Middle ages Flashcards
When did the Middle Ages begin, and with what event?
Why did Europe become such a violent place during the Early middle ages?
Who is thought to be a key figure in bringing stability to Europe? What event led to the power of this figure, and how did he bring stability?
Feudalism involved obligations among various groups within the feudal hierarchy?
Why is the feudalism hierarchy often drawn in a pyramid shape?
What did feudalism provide?
What did a lords strength depend on?
What two things did a lord need to defend on?
How could a regular serf escape from serfdom?
How was life as a merchant different from a peasant or lord?
How did a guild control society?
Why was religion so important to people living in the middle ages?
Why do you think medieval people accepted what the church was telling them without question?
Why do you think people would want to be a Monk or Nun?
Describe three ways in which the church was central to people’s lives?
