Medieval Europe Flashcards
1
Q
Feudalism (Lords)
A
Assigned to oversee land
Provide protection to serfs
Gov’t is decentralized
Loyalty to King
2
Q
Feudalism (Serfs)
A
Work on the estate in exchange for food and shelter
Loyalty to Lord
3
Q
What happens after the collapse of the Roman Empire?
A
Medieval period
Feudalism
Decentralized government
4
Q
The Crusades
A
Christians vs Muslims
Fought for access to Jerusalem (holy land)
5
Q
Incentives to fight the Crusades
A
Escape feudalism
Salvation from sins
Recapture the holy land
Adventure
6
Q
Impact of the Crusades
A
Trade increases
New ideas spread
Cultural diffusion
7
Q
Causes of the Black Plague
A
Increased trading spread disease
Outbreaks along trade routes
8
Q
Black Plague Effect
A
Everyone dies
Less workers
Less products being made
Prices increase (supply and demand)
