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In what time period did feudalism begin to establish?
In what time period did feudalism begin to establish?
- 700 A.D.
- 300 A.D.
- 500 A.D. (correct)
- 900 A.D.
What was a primary characteristic of a feudal manor?
What was a primary characteristic of a feudal manor?
- It was primarily urban in nature.
- It was self-sufficient. (correct)
- It housed only nobles.
- It was reliant on external trade.
What did nobles exchange with peasants in the feudal system?
What did nobles exchange with peasants in the feudal system?
- Protection in return for labor. (correct)
- Wealth in return for security.
- Land in return for loyalty.
- Resources in return for services.
What restriction did peasants face under feudalism?
What restriction did peasants face under feudalism?
What motivated kings to grant land to nobles?
What motivated kings to grant land to nobles?
What was a significant effect of new farming methods around 900 A.D.?
What was a significant effect of new farming methods around 900 A.D.?
Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of feudalism?
Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of feudalism?
What role did The Church play in western Europe around 900 A.D.?
What role did The Church play in western Europe around 900 A.D.?
What demonstrated the changing economic practices in Europe during the decline of feudalism?
What demonstrated the changing economic practices in Europe during the decline of feudalism?
What cultural advancement was preserved by monks during this period?
What cultural advancement was preserved by monks during this period?
What was one significant role of the Roman Catholic Church in medieval Europe?
What was one significant role of the Roman Catholic Church in medieval Europe?
Which of the following accurately describes the power of the Church during medieval times?
Which of the following accurately describes the power of the Church during medieval times?
What was a key action taken by Christians during the era of the Crusades?
What was a key action taken by Christians during the era of the Crusades?
Who was Peter the Hermit in the context of medieval European history?
Who was Peter the Hermit in the context of medieval European history?
What was one way Monks contributed to the preservation of knowledge during medieval times?
What was one way Monks contributed to the preservation of knowledge during medieval times?
What significant event marked the end of ancient times around 500 A.D. in Europe?
What significant event marked the end of ancient times around 500 A.D. in Europe?
Which leader is credited with reuniting western Europe around 768 A.D.?
Which leader is credited with reuniting western Europe around 768 A.D.?
What was the primary motivation of the Viking raids on European lands between 800-1100 A.D.?
What was the primary motivation of the Viking raids on European lands between 800-1100 A.D.?
What happened to the Frankish Empire after the death of Charlemagne?
What happened to the Frankish Empire after the death of Charlemagne?
Which of the following civilizations invaded Rome leading to its fall?
Which of the following civilizations invaded Rome leading to its fall?
What was one of the primary impacts of trade in the Middle East?
What was one of the primary impacts of trade in the Middle East?
Which term refers to a follower of Mohammed?
Which term refers to a follower of Mohammed?
What is a mosque?
What is a mosque?
Which city is known for the Hagia Sophia?
Which city is known for the Hagia Sophia?
What regions were primarily connected through trade in the Middle East?
What regions were primarily connected through trade in the Middle East?
Which of the following is known as the declaration of faith in Islam?
Which of the following is known as the declaration of faith in Islam?
What impact did the Crusades have on European trade?
What impact did the Crusades have on European trade?
How many times a day are Muslims required to pray?
How many times a day are Muslims required to pray?
Which of the following is not one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Which of the following is not one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Which technological advancement was NOT influenced by ideas brought back from the Crusades?
Which technological advancement was NOT influenced by ideas brought back from the Crusades?
How did the Crusades encourage the use of money in Europe?
How did the Crusades encourage the use of money in Europe?
Which of the following refers to the act of giving alms in Islam?
Which of the following refers to the act of giving alms in Islam?
What was a significant naval development resulting from the Crusades?
What was a significant naval development resulting from the Crusades?
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims must undertake at least once in their lifetime called?
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims must undertake at least once in their lifetime called?
Which country emerged as a leader during the Age of Exploration due to advances influenced by the Crusades?
Which country emerged as a leader during the Age of Exploration due to advances influenced by the Crusades?
In which city was Mohammed born?
In which city was Mohammed born?
What is the Quran also known as?
What is the Quran also known as?
Which of the following cities is considered one of the two holy cities of Islam?
Which of the following cities is considered one of the two holy cities of Islam?
How did Islam primarily expand during its early history?
How did Islam primarily expand during its early history?
What halted the Muslim conquest of Europe?
What halted the Muslim conquest of Europe?
What was one of the main reasons for the dangers faced by traders along the Silk Road?
What was one of the main reasons for the dangers faced by traders along the Silk Road?
How long was the Silk Road approximately?
How long was the Silk Road approximately?
What was a common method of travel for merchants on the Silk Road?
What was a common method of travel for merchants on the Silk Road?
Which of the following items was NOT commonly traded along the Silk Road?
Which of the following items was NOT commonly traded along the Silk Road?
How many major cities were linked by the Silk Road?
How many major cities were linked by the Silk Road?
What was the primary motivation for Pope Urban II to declare a crusade?
What was the primary motivation for Pope Urban II to declare a crusade?
Which event took place in 1099 during the Crusades?
Which event took place in 1099 during the Crusades?
How many Crusades occurred over the span of 200 years?
How many Crusades occurred over the span of 200 years?
What happened during the 2nd Crusade in 1187?
What happened during the 2nd Crusade in 1187?
What was the fate of many common men who followed Peter the Hermit in 1096?
What was the fate of many common men who followed Peter the Hermit in 1096?
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Study Notes
The Fall of Rome and the Rise of Feudalism
- The Roman Empire fell around 500 A.D. after invasions by multiple civilizations.
- Around 768 A.D., Charlemagne, leader of the Franks, briefly reunited Western Europe. His death led to renewed division.
- From roughly 800-1100 A.D., Vikings raided Europe, primarily for plunder and destruction, not conquest.
- Feudalism emerged as a new political system around 500 A.D., lasting until roughly 1500 A.D. It involved a hierarchical structure with kings granting land to nobles in exchange for military service, and nobles protecting peasants in exchange for labor.
Feudal Life and its Decline
- Life centered around self-sufficient manors, with peasants bound to the land.
- Around 900 A.D., the Catholic Church became the most powerful entity in Western Europe.
- Advances in farming led to food surpluses and overpopulation of manors.
- Peasants migrated to villages and growing towns, leading to the decline of feudal power structures. The rise of currency further weakened the feudal system.
Religion in Medieval Europe
- The Catholic Church held significant political, economic, and legal power.
- It was the primary source of education, as only clergy could read and write.
- Monks preserved classical texts and religious scriptures.
The Crusades
- Pope Urban II initiated the Crusades (8 in total, spanning over 200 years), ostensibly to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslims.
- The First Crusade (1099) resulted in the Christian conquest of Jerusalem.
- Later Crusades, such as the Second Crusade (1187), were less successful, with the Turks regaining control and eventually allowing Christian pilgrims access.
Effects of the Crusades
- Increased trade between East and West, leading to the introduction of new goods (rugs, spices, silks, etc.) and boosting European economies.
- Stimulated the use of money and a shift towards a market economy.
- Introduced new ideas and technologies, including advancements in mathematics, medicine, navigation (compass, astrolabe), shipbuilding, and mapmaking.
- Contributed to the Age of Exploration, with Portugal taking a leading role.
The Middle East and the Silk Road
- The Middle East served as a crucial trade crossroads connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- The Silk Road, spanning nearly 4,000 miles, facilitated trade in various goods, including silk, spices, horses, gems, and ideas while also bringing diseases.
- Trade along the Silk Road contributed to the spread of Islam.
Islam and Mohammed
- Mohammed, born in Mecca, is considered the last prophet in Islam.
- Mecca and Medina are Islam's holy cities.
- The Quran (Koran) is Islam's sacred text. The Arabic language became important to unify Muslims.
- Islam expanded through both trade and conquest, though its advance into Europe was halted at the Battle of Tours.
The Five Pillars of Islam
- Declaration of faith in Muhammad.
- Five daily prayers facing Mecca.
- Giving alms to the poor.
- Fasting during Ramadan.
- Pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca.
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