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What is the primary action the Archbishop commands the French to do?
What is the primary action the Archbishop commands the French to do?
The French soldiers were instructed to bless their enemies before battle.
The French soldiers were instructed to bless their enemies before battle.
False
What promise does the Archbishop offer to those who die in battle?
What promise does the Archbishop offer to those who die in battle?
They will stand up holy martyrs and have seats in the highest Paradise.
The message conveyed is that the French soldiers will become __________ if they die in battle.
The message conveyed is that the French soldiers will become __________ if they die in battle.
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Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
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What is another name for the Medieval Period?
What is another name for the Medieval Period?
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The Medieval Period began with the rise of the Renaissance.
The Medieval Period began with the rise of the Renaissance.
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Which organization sought to increase its influence in Western Europe during the Medieval Period?
Which organization sought to increase its influence in Western Europe during the Medieval Period?
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The First Crusade began in the year _____ AD.
The First Crusade began in the year _____ AD.
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Match the following Germanic tribes to their description:
Match the following Germanic tribes to their description:
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What motivated the Crusader soldiers to reclaim the Holy Lands?
What motivated the Crusader soldiers to reclaim the Holy Lands?
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The Roman Catholic Church completely lost its authority during the Medieval Period.
The Roman Catholic Church completely lost its authority during the Medieval Period.
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What were the holy wars waged by the Roman Catholic Church called?
What were the holy wars waged by the Roman Catholic Church called?
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Which of the following qualities were knights expected to embody?
Which of the following qualities were knights expected to embody?
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Knights were always noble and gallant in their actions.
Knights were always noble and gallant in their actions.
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What is a political system that revolves around alliances and land ownership during the Medieval Period?
What is a political system that revolves around alliances and land ownership during the Medieval Period?
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The Medieval Period is also known as the _____ Period.
The Medieval Period is also known as the _____ Period.
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Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
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Crusader knights primarily carried out their 'holy orders' against which communities?
Crusader knights primarily carried out their 'holy orders' against which communities?
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Art and literature from the Medieval Period reflect the events and ideas of that time.
Art and literature from the Medieval Period reflect the events and ideas of that time.
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What major event marked the beginning of the Medieval Period?
What major event marked the beginning of the Medieval Period?
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What economic system was primarily in place during the Middle Ages that revolved around land ownership and protection?
What economic system was primarily in place during the Middle Ages that revolved around land ownership and protection?
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Knights were primarily responsible for farming the land in the manor system.
Knights were primarily responsible for farming the land in the manor system.
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What two factors contributed to the growth of the concept of the 'nation' among the Germanic tribes?
What two factors contributed to the growth of the concept of the 'nation' among the Germanic tribes?
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The individual who grants a piece of land known as a fief to vassals is referred to as a __________.
The individual who grants a piece of land known as a fief to vassals is referred to as a __________.
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Match the roles in the feudal system to their descriptions:
Match the roles in the feudal system to their descriptions:
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Which of the following best defines 'chivalry' in the context of the Medieval Period?
Which of the following best defines 'chivalry' in the context of the Medieval Period?
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What portion of their earnings do peasants have to give to their lord?
What portion of their earnings do peasants have to give to their lord?
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Feudalism was characterized by a decentralized political structure and a rigid class system.
Feudalism was characterized by a decentralized political structure and a rigid class system.
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What political-economic system developed during the Medieval Period?
What political-economic system developed during the Medieval Period?
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The Catholic Church's influence decreased during the Medieval Period.
The Catholic Church's influence decreased during the Medieval Period.
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What code were knights supposed to follow during the Medieval Period?
What code were knights supposed to follow during the Medieval Period?
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The political-economic system based on the authority and land ownership of lords is called ___.
The political-economic system based on the authority and land ownership of lords is called ___.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What was the role of knights in the feudal system?
What was the role of knights in the feudal system?
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The sermon preached by Archbishop Turpin encouraged fighting for personal gain.
The sermon preached by Archbishop Turpin encouraged fighting for personal gain.
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Who delivered the sermon to the French barons in the excerpt?
Who delivered the sermon to the French barons in the excerpt?
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Study Notes
Medieval Period Overview
- Also known as the Middle Ages or Dark Ages
- Period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance
- Invaded by Germanic tribes (Saxons, Goths, Vandals)
- Lacked a central authority, loyal only to leaders
- Roman Catholic Church sought to increase power
- Fought for control against Islamic influence
- Waged holy wars called Crusades (starting 1095 AD)
- Effects of these wars are still seen today
Feudalism
- Land ownership-based system
- Lord: landowner granting land (fief) to vassals
- Vassals (nobles/church officials): pledged allegiance and military service
- Knights: mounted horsemen; owed allegiance
- Peasants: worked the land for the lord
- Manor system: Lord provided peasants with protection and farmland
Chivalry
- Code of conduct for knights in the Medieval Period
- Expected to be loyal, courteous, protective of the poor, and devout
- Reality often differed from the ideals (abuse and violence)
Medieval Period Identification
- Also known as the Middle Ages or Dark Ages
- Political system based on alliances and land ownership
- Economic system revolving around Lords and peasants
- Church as a unifying and stable force
- Code of chivalry for knights
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Explore the key aspects of the Medieval Period, also known as the Middle Ages, including the rise of feudalism, the role of the Roman Catholic Church, and the impact of the Crusades. Understand the structure of society during this time, including the interactions between lords, vassals, knights, and peasants. This quiz will also delve into the code of chivalry that guided the conduct of knights.
