Medieval Time Period

Question 1

Between what years did the medieval period take place (approximately)?

Answer 1

500-1500 CE.

Question 2

What events marked (signalled) the beginning and end of the medieval period?

Answer 2

The army was weak, which meant it could no longer fight off enemies. Travel and trade became unsafe. They turned to Charlemagne, however, when the ruler died, they didn’t have any good leader to rely on.

Question 3

What are the THREE smaller periods that historians divide the Middle Ages into?

Answer 3

The early, high and late middle ages.

Question 4

What was medieval life centered around?

Answer 4

The hierarchy system decided who would farm and who would be royalty and wouldn’t have to work much.