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Name:___________________
Mrs. Belesis
Date:______________
Global History 9
Review Sheet: Feudalism, Black Death, Japan
1. Create the social pyramid from feudal Europe.
a. Supported by the peasants
2. Why did they have a feudal system? What was the purpose?
a. During a time of constant warfare the feudal system offered social stability.
3. What role did the Roman Catholic church play during the middle ages?
a.
b.
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d.
e.
It was the focus of feudal Europe
Stabilizing influence during a period of weak central government
Provided stability, unity and order
Great influence
Held a lot of political power
4. Who fought in the Crusades?
a. Christians v. Muslims
5. What were the major goals of the Crusades for the Christians and the Muslims?
a. Christians: Preserving Christianity; Capture the holy land. Muslims: Spread Islam gain holy land.
6. What were some results of the Crusades?
a. Although didn’t achieve original goals they had a lot of desirable change
b. Contact with Muslims brought new ideas to Europe
c. Europeans increased their demands for goods from the east.
7. Why were Europeans so motivated to fight the crusades?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Leave feudal obligations
Defend the holy land
Forgiveness of sins
Wealth from the Middle East
8. How was social status determined?
a. Born into your social class
9. What determined your power/wealth in the feudal system?
a. Your level in the social pyramid
10. What caused the Black Plague?
a. Rats with fleas carried the disease from place to place. Spread by merchants
11. What were the results of the Black Plague?
a. 1/3rd of the population dies, production decreased, pay increased
12. Define:
a. Archipelago- Chain of islands
b. Feudalism- A political system where people are born into their social class with little/no chance of
moving
c. Vassal- A lord who is granted land in exchange for service and loyalty to a greater lord
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e.
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j.
Middle ages- Medieval times 500-1400
Knight- Mounted warriors for lords during the middle ages
Manor- Lords estate
Decentralized- Spreading out of power and decision making among groups of people
Social Mobility- Ability to move up and down in social status
Chivalry- Qualities expected of the medieval knights – courage, honor, loyalty etc.
Mutual Obligations- Shared responsibility among groups