Middle Ages flashcard 1

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A fief is....

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Land granted to a lord in exchange for loyalty

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What did lords offer peasants?

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Protection and land to work

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What was the ideal medieval code of behavior called?

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Chivalry

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Who was Charlemagne?

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called the father of kings, who conquered much of western Europe; patron of education and arts

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What is Feudalism?

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A system in which land was owned by kings/lords and held by serfs in return for loyalty.

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Who were the Serfs?

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Farm workers considered part of the manor on which he/she worked.

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What was the Plague?

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Widespread disease caused by fleas living on rats that thrived in unsanitary towns

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What is a Guild?

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A medieval organization of craft workers/tradespeople.

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Who is the religious leader of the Roman Catholic Church?

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Pope

Answer explanation

The religious leader of the Roman Catholic Church is the Pope. He is the head of the church and holds the highest authority in matters of faith and doctrine.

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What is another word for "Middle Ages"?

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Medieval