Middle Ages

The French used the innovation of __________ during the 100 Year War to help finally defeat the British.

a soldier/warrior that served under a lord/noble in exchange for land

the proper behavior requiring knights to be brave, loyal, true to their word & to fight fairly in battle

What started the Great Famine of 1315?

Child mortality was a factor during the Middle Ages. _____% of children died before the age of five.

When an infectious disease spreads over a large part of the world, it is called

Religious war that was mainly between the Muslims and Christians during the Middle Ages

important document that helped put limits on the monarchy, listing rights that the king could not ignore

What was an innovation that helped the English win battles against the French during most of the war?

The head of the Roman Catholic Church. Even more important than the kings.

The crusades were between these groups

Which one is an effect of the fall of the Roman empire?

During the Middle Ages, these were some of the only people that received education

a Latin word meaning "middle age"; describes a time period after the fall of the Roman empire

A disease that wiped out at least 1/3 of Europe's population in 4 years.

Taking control of a people or place through military force

What is a pilgrimage?

This was the first step to modern government. It provided citizens with rights.

This was an effect of the Black Plague

In the feudal system, who had more power? The kings or the nobles?

The time period in Europe after the fall of the Roman empire & before the Renaissance

The Bubonic Plague (or black death) started in which continent and country?