The Decline of Feudalism

Question 1

Magna Carta

Answer 1

a written legal agreement signed in 1215 that limited the English monarchs power.

Question 2

Traditional

Answer 2

a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time.

Question 3

Habeas Corpus

Answer 3

the legal idea that an accused person cannot be jailed forever without being charged with a crime.

Question 4

democratic

Answer 4

rule by the people; available to the broad mass of people.

Question 5

bubonic plague

Answer 5

a deadly contagious disease caused by bacteria and spread by fleas, also called Black Death.

Question 6

momentum

Answer 6

a force gathered over time.

Question 7

Hundred Years War

Answer 7

a series of battles fought between France and England from 1337 to 1453

Question 8

persecute

Answer 8

to cause a person to suffer because of his or her beliefs.

Question 9

heretic

Answer 9

a person who holds beliefs that are contrary to a set of religious teachings.

Question 10

clergy

Answer 10

the body of people, such as priests, who perform the sacred functions of a church.

Question 11

:Three reasons of the Decline of Feudalism are

Answer 11

1. political changes in England
2. Black Death
3. 100 Years War

Question 12

How did Feudalism affect the Noble, the commoner and the knight? (better? worse?)

Answer 12

1. Noble: there power was shared with the common people.They also forced King John to sign the Magna Carta which became a foundation for people having rights and freedom. However after the plague the power shifted from nobles to common people.
2. The commoner: the Black Death caused many deaths so that means less people could work at farms so those who did asked for more money and rights. Thanks to King Edward I, they began having a voice in the government so this helped them built a better life. they began moving to the cities and working as they wished so they had a chance to make a life as they wished. They were happier.
3. Knights: They had to fight in the 100 years War so many knights died. The Black Death also killed many knights.

Question 13

Why was the plague called the Black Death? What were some of the symptoms?

Answer 13

It was called Black Death because of the black and blue swellings on the people’s skin. Some of the symptoms were vomiting, fever, coughing and sneezing, and egg-sized bumps on their sin.

Question 14

How was the plague spread?

Answer 14

The plague spread by rats that carried fleas. Rats would go on ships and that is how it spread from China, Asia to Europe.

Question 15

How did the plague contribute to the fall or decline of Feudalism?

Answer 15

During 1346-1351, the plague created many changes in Europe’s economic and social structure.

Many people died so that meant that very few people could farm. This slowed down trade and commerce.

The common people then began to demand more money and they began to move to towns and cities which weakened the manor system and the end of serfdom.

Also, after the plague the power shifted from the nobles to common people.

Question 16

How did the 100 Year War start?

Answer 16

The wars began during 1337 and 1453, England lost their lands in France and they wanted them back so battles began between England and France for control over the lands in France.

Question 17

How did the 100 Year Wars contribute to the decline of Feudalism?

Answer 17

It helped shift the power from lords to monarchs and to common people.

During this time the monarchs collected taxes that helped them build large professional armies. The kings no longer relied on nobles to supply knights for the army. Military technology also made the nobles’ knights and castles less useful. The longbow was an excellent weapon and the canon balls knocked down the castles walls.

The war also created a feeling of nationalism or patriotism so they no longer had loyalty only to lords. The commoners had greater power and influence after the war because they were needed as soldiers and workers.

Question 18

Why were the English able to defeat the French in early battles, such as the one at Crecy?

Answer 18

The French had heavy armor and cross bows while the English had lighter armor and longbows. The long bows were faster,more accurate and shot farther.

Question 19

Who was Joan of Arc? What did she do for the French during the 100Years WAr?

Answer 19

At 17 she heard voices of saints telling her to save France. In 1429, Joan led the French army to victory in the Battle of Orleans. Later she was captured by the English and was accused of being a heretic and witch and burned her. 22 years later, inspired by Joan of Arc the French drove the English out of their country. The church later announced her a saint.

Question 20

How did the plague contribute to the fall or decline of Feudalism?

Answer 20

During 1346-1351, the plague created many changes in Europe’s economic and social structure. Many people died so that meant that very few people could farm. This slowed down trade and commerce. The common people then began to demand more money and they began to move to towns and cities which weakened the manor system and the end of serfdom. Also, after the plague the power shifted from the nobles to common people.

Question 21

How did the 100 Year Wars contribute to the decline of Feudalism?

Answer 21

It helped shift the power from lords to monarchs and to common people. During this time the monarchs collected taxes that helped them build large professional armies. The kings no longer relied on nobles to supply knights for the army.
Military technology also made the nobles’ knights and castles less useful. The longbow was an excellent weapon and the canon balls knocked down the castles walls.
The war also created a feeling of nationalism or patriotism so they no longer had loyalty only to lords. The commoners had greater power and influence after the war because they were needed as soldiers and workers.

Question 22

Why were the English able to defeat the French in early battles, such as the one at Crecy?

Answer 22

The French had heavy armor and cross bows while the English had lighter armor and longbows. The long bows were faster,more accurate and shot farther.

Question 23

Who was Joan of Arc? What did she do for the French during the 100Years WAr?

Answer 23

At 17 she heard voices of saints telling her to save France. In 1429, Joan led the French army to victory in the Battle of Orleans. Later she was captured by the English and was accused of being a heretic and witch and burned her. 22 years later, inspired by Joan of Arc the French drove the English out of their country. The church later announced her a saint.

Question 24

How did the political changes contribute to the decline of Feudalism?

Answer 24

King Henry II, 1154-1189, insisted that a jury should formally accuse a person of a serious crime so this gave power to the royal courts and took away from the lords. He also created the Constitutions of Clarendon which was a document about the kings traditional rights.

Then King John, at 1215 was forced to sign the Magna Carta which limited the power of the monarchs and gave rights to common people.

In 1295 King Edward I put together a governing body that called the Model Parliament.

People began to have a voice, they became more free, and began to build slowly, slowly a better life.