Age of Exploration (Chapters 1-2)

Castles were built for

• protection
• knights

• the Black Death.

• ships.

What was the cause of the Black Death?

What was the devastating pandemic that swept through Europe in the 14th century?

• Spanish Flu

• The Black Death

• Smallpox

• Cholera

What were castles built for in the medieval period?

• Housing the royal family

• Serving as a place of worship

• Providing protection and defense

• Acting as a marketplace

What were knights known for in medieval society?

• Bravery

• Farming and agriculture

• Trade and commerce

• Art and literature