Medievel Europe Flashcards
When and where was Medieval Europe?
5th to the 15th century and in Europe
Feudal Society?
Kings, Nobles, Knights, Peasants
What were villages called in Europe
Manors
What was it like in Medieval Europe for Women in everyday life?
They didn’t have many opportunities and their main roles was to be a good wife, daughter or mother
What was the difference between the upper and lower classes?
The upper class had far more respect than the lower classes, they were wealthier, they were educated and had the opportunity to fight for their king in battles.
How many people in Europe were peasants?
90%
How many fields were the villages given?
Three main fields
What did the wealthy eat
Deers, Rabbits, Wild Boar
What was considered crime?
stealing firewood, witchcraft murder
what was witchcraft and what was its penalty
witchcraft was believed to be witches who caused natural disasters and their penalty if caught they would be burnt alive
what was the penalty for murder
they would be executed in a public place
how many crusaedes were there
There were 8 but only the first 3 have been recalled as important
how long did the crusades last
nearly 200 years
