Worldveiw Flashcards
When did the Middle Ages begin and with what event?
It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire (September 4, 476 AD)
Why did Europe become such a violent place during the Early Middle Ages?.
Everyone was fighting for power, there was no food too.
Who is thought to be a key figure in bringing stability to Europe? What event lead to the power of this figure and how did he bring stability?
The key figures name was William the Conqueror that brought stability to Europe.He brought peace to Europe by winning the battle and created the feudal system.
Why is the feudalism hierarchy often drawn in a pyramid shape?
There was one king and then more lords and more knights and ever more peasants.Everything was bieng controlled by one thing the king.
What did Feudalism provide?
Feudalism provided protection.
What did a lord’s strength depend on?
The lord of a manor was supported by his land holdings and contributions from the peasant population. Serfs who occupied land belonging to the lord were required to work the land, and in return received certain entitlements.
What two things did a lord need to defend his property and people?
He needed guards knights and soldiers.
How could a regular serf escape from serfdom? Explain.
If a serf could live in the town for 1 year and a day they would earn their freedom.
How was life as a merchant different than peasant or lord?
Your status was a little higher than a peasant and the merchants had freedom to do as they wished, Marry who they wanted to make as much money as they could.
How did a guild control society?
Guilds controlled the prices for goods and standards on quality.
Why was religion so important to people living in the Middle Ages?
Religion was important because since there was constant war going on they hoped that they could have a better after life and be granted a spot in heaven.
Why do you think medieval people accepted without question what the church was telling them?
Again they believed that if they listened to the church they would go to heaven after they were dead without any question. People did exactly as the church said because they believed God appointed them and his will shouldn’t be questioned.
Why do you think people would want to become a Monk or Nun?
I think people wanted to become a monk or nun because they had the power to tell the people what to do in the name of religion. Also they were paid well and had a high status.government heavily funded the religions so you were a little less likely to be impoverished and living in a drafty decaying hut.opportunity to be taught how to read
Describe 3 ways in which the church was central to people’s lives?
They told people the right or wrong so it influenced their actions as long as their mentality. People did as the churches told them so they could have a good afterlife.
The Church served to give people spiritual guidance and it served as their government as well.
The Church was the only organization at the time offering education. How did this role give the church power?
The church could only educate the people they wanted.Knowledge probably being a powerful thing could be used for good or bad for changes and the church was the only source. Education and math was a necessary skills for any craftsmen, guild, business, and bankers in order to conduct business; hence, soon city schools had emerged independently from the church.The church had that power to educate whoever it wanted and that was how it was given power.