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World History 102
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11/04/2005

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What did small landowners do to protect themselves from the barbarian invaders?
Definition
They turned to the rich and powerful landowners for help.
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What did the small landowners agree to do in return for the protection of the rich landowner?
Definition
They agreed to recognize him as their leader and fight for him.
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How did the barbarian chieftains continue the practice of protection for loyal service?
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They parceled out land to their loyal followers.
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How did the barbarian chieftains continue the practice of protection for loyal service?
Definition
They parceled out land to their loyal followers.
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When was feudalism the dominant practice in Europe?
Definition
between A.D. 500 and 1300.
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When was feudalism the dominant practice in Europe?
Definition
between A.D. 500 and 1300.
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What were fiefs?
Definition
Lands granted in return for loyal service.
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What was feudalism?
Definition
The political system in which the nobles in local areas took over functions of government from the King or ruler.
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What tow things did the suzerain do for the vassal?
Definition
a.He promised the vassal protection. b.He gave the vassal control over a large land area.
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What two things did the suzerain do for the vassal?
Definition
a.He promised the vassal protection. b.He gave the vassal control over a large land area.
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What was the obligation of the vassal regarding fighting for the suzerain?
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The vassal promised to fight for the suzerain for a specified number of days each year.
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What were the men under the vassal called besides lesser noblemen?
Definition
subvassals
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From what did the knight have to obtain his income?
Definition
a small estate
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What did the feudal system provide to fill the void left when the Roman Empire in the West fell?
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A primitive justice system.
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What did the feudal system provide to fill the void left when the Roman Empire in the West fell?
Definition
A primitive justice system.
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What was each fief like?
Definition
Each fief was a separate little country having its own laws administered by the vassal.
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Who were the Knights?
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Knights were almost always nobles and enjoyed fighting and hunting.
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The castle was usually located where?
Definition
On a hill or mountain overlooking a village.
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What would be three dangers to a person falling into a moat?
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a.killed in the fall b.death from disease from the germs in the water c.drown
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The castle was designed for what?
Definition
The castle was usually designed for war and not for comfortable living.
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The center of activity for the castle was located where?
Definition
A great hall with high ceilings and a large fireplace.
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What were the two stages below a knight used in training a knight?
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page and squire
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How did the squire have to prove himself?
Definition
in battle or in a jousting tournament
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What was the political system of the Middle Ages called?
Definition
feudalism
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What was the economic system of the Middle Ages called?
Definition
manorialism
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What were the agricultural units of the Middle Ages called?
Definition
manors
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Did most of the serfs leave the manor during their lifetime?
Definition
No, most serfs never left the manor during their lifetime.
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Where did the serfs live?
Definition
Serfs lived clustered around the lord's house and domain for protection.
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What distinction did most churchmen have in in Medieval Society?
Definition
They were one of the few people who could read and write.
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Who had supreme authority on the manor?
Definition
the lord of the manor
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In what kind of house did the serf and his family live?
Definition
a small hut with a straw-thatched roof
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What often happened because sanitation was unknown and diets were poor?
Definition
Serfs were always dying of famine and disease.
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How did the growth of towns and cities begin the decline of feudalism and manorialism?
Definition
Serfs fled from manors to towns and cities.
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How could a serf become a free man by Medieval law?
Definition
if he were not caught for a year and a day
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How did granting certain rights to townsmen weaken the power of the lord?
Definition
THe lord was now restricted in what he could tax.
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What was a charter?
Definition
a written statement of the rights of the town
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What two purposes did the standards of the craft guilds have?
Definition
a.to prevent unfair competition among the members of the craft guild b.to protect the public from poor-quality goods
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From what did the new middle class come?
Definition
the craft and merchant guilds
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Who appealed to the Pope in Rome?
Definition
Byzantine Emperor
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Were all the reasons for the Crusades religious?
Definition
NO
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What did the Crusaders do while capturing Jerusalem in 1099?
Definition
They slaughtered all Jews, Moslems, and non-Roman Catholic Christians.
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Who united the Moslems?
Definition
Saladin
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What happened on July 4, 1187?
Definition
The armies of Saladin destroyed the bulk ofthe best knights of the Crusade in the battle of Hattin.
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What kings led the Third Crusade?
Definition
a.King Richard the Lion-Hearted of England b.King Philip Augustus of France c.Emperor Frederick Barbarossa of Germany
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Where are William the Conqueror's achievements recorded?

(William of Normandy)
Definition
Domesday Book
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What legendary man was supposed to have lived during Richard's time?
Definition
Robin Hood
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