history Flashcards
Why did the Holy Roman Empire split?
Wasted money, increase of alcohol, lots of fights between two parties, etc
What were the three roots of medieval culture in Western Europe?
Heritage of Rome, Roman Catholic Church, Various Germanic Tribes
Why was it difficult to have central governments after the Germanic people invaded?
Borders between kingdoms constantly changed
Why was the Roman Catholic Church able to have so much power in the Middle Ages?
It didn’t have a strong central gov’t, so the Church was able to gain power by providing order and security
What was the most important thing in the Medieval society in the Middle Ages?
Land because it meant status, wealth, and power
Why did the feudalism emerge?
Rulers/warriors made agreements for peace
How did feudalism work?
People exchanged land, loyalty, and labor
What did the kings give to the lords?
Fief and peasants
What did the lords give to nobles/knights?
Food, protection, and shelter
What did the nobles/knights give the peasants?
Food, protection, and shelter
What did the peasants give the nobles/knights?
Farm labor and rent
What did the nobles/knights give to the lords?
Fealty and military service
What did the lords give to the king?
Fealty and military aid
How was the feudal system arranged?
King, lords, nobles/knights, and peasants
Why did the feudal system work?
Everyone got what they needed
Where did the Black Death originate from?
1347-1350
How did it spread in Europe?
Rats and fleas carried Yersinia Pestis and spread it all over Europe
What was a Medieval theory?
Miasma - infection of water/air
How did the Black Death really start?
Rats/fleas carrying Yersinia Pestis. then biting people + getting into people’s pantries
What were some economic impacts?
Workers declined, trade/farm production declined
What were some political impacts?
Feudalism declined, monarchs got more power
What was a social impact?
People questioned the church
What were some cultural impacts?
Images of death in literature, people focused on self-indulgence
What are the six continents?
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia
