Page 532 and 533 Feudalism: The social hierarchy in Medieval Europe in which peasants exchanged work for protection in a nobleman’s castle.

The Power of the Catholic Church

Three major religious groups all claimed Jerusalem in the land of Palestine as their holy city: Jews, Christians and Muslims.

Arabs had been in control of Jerusalem since 600 C.E. They let other groups, such as Christians and Jews, practice their own religion. However, when a new group of Arabs took control and no longer allowed Christians to enter Jerusalem…..things got ugly!

The Crusades were a series of “holy wars” in which the pope asked people to go win back Jerusalem for the Christians.

The Inquisition The Inquisition was a court set up by the Catholic Church to try heretics. Heresy is when one goes against the church’s teachings (does not believe in Catholicism)

The Inquisition Those who refused to confess and convert to Catholicism were tortured until they finally confessed, or were executed.

Joan of Arc pg. 556

King John and the Magna Carta

God fearing A good judge of character A good soldier Around the picture below, you can read some of the qualities which medieval people expected their king to have! Which three are the most important for a medieval king? Rich – but not greedy! Fit and strong Inspiring! Hardworking Brave Wise Firm – but fair!

The Magna Carta I, King John, accept that I have to govern according to the law. So I agree: 1.Not to imprison nobles without trial 2.That trials must be in courts; not held in secret by me 3.To have fair taxation for the nobles 4.To let freemen travel wherever they like 5.Not to interfere in Church matters 6.Not to seize crops without paying for them …. and lot more things too!!

The Magna Carta?? The Charter later became known by the Latin name Magna Carta which means “great charter”.