History Flashcards
What is a primary source?
Evidence that comes from the time being investigated.
For example: Helmet from the war a warrior was in or clothes that someone war all the way back then.
What is a secondary source?
They are sources that are written or produced after the period they describe. They interpret primary sources.
For Example: a book written later on about the time period.
What is the “Dark Ages”?
It is the term to describe the early middle ages. The period when the roman empire fell in 416CE to 1000CE.
When does William Normandy conquer England?
1066
When does the late middle ages start?
1100
When does the first crusade begin?
1095
When does the high middle ages begin?
1300
When does the “Black Death” strike Europe
1347
Who were the Normans?
They were Vikings that settled in northwestern France in the 10th and 11th centuries.
Who was king Charlemagne?
Charlemagne was a king that ruled over western Europe from 768-814.
Who was responsible for the spread of feudalism across Europe?
King Charlemagne
Who is at the top of the feudal system?
The King.
Who is at the bottom of the feudal system?
Peasants/Serfs/Villain’s
Who introduced the Feudal system?
William the conquer.
What are the advantages of the Feudal system?
It is important to keep people safe and to keep the whole society stable and strong.
