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What event led to the Middle Ages, the start of the Byzantine Empire, and a decrease in trade?
The Fall/decline of Rome
What did the Christians and Muslims fight over in the Crusades?
Control of the Holy Land (Jerusalem)
What were three results of the Crusades?
Increase in trade Increase in intolerance Exposure to new ideas from the Middle East/Asia
What was life like after Rome fell?
Chaos and constant warfare. Loss of government.
Why did France and England fight for 116 years?
For control over the French throne
What was the main unifying social and political entity in Europe?
The Catholic Church
What was the reaction from the people to the Bubonic Plague, the Crusades, and the Great Schism?
Loss of faith in the Church/ Church loses power
Which nation kidnapped the pope?
France!
Why did the Church gain so much power after the fall of Rome?
Power vacuum left by the loss of central government was filled by the Church. – People wanted security and hope of better life.
What did the Pope promise in return for Christians fighting in the Crusades?
Salvation and forgiveness of sins.
Point to the land owned by the Catholic Church
Where did the plague start?
Asia
What does this picture say about religion in the Middle Ages?
In which direction did the plague spread?
Which area did Charles Martel and Charlemagne unify?
What was the primary exchange in feudalism?
Exchange of land for services
Who was at the bottom of the feudalism pyramid?
Serfs
What do the caste system and feudalism have in common?
Both hereditary class divisions.
Who was at the top of the feudal pyramid?
King
How could a peasant become a knight?
He couldn’t. No social mobility
What style of government did the Magna Carta limit?
Monarchy
What was the impact of the Magna Carta on peasants?
Their taxes couldn’t be raised without the nobles approval
What three things did the Magna Carta do?
Limited the monarchy Trial by jury Nobles approval of taxes
Who ambushed King John?
Nobles
What was the name of the document that a king signed which limited his power?
Magna Carta