The Medieval Time Period



The Middle Ages - Study GuideName: _______________________ Per: _____Since we are not having a test on this unit, you must complete ALL questions as a required grade.The Medieval TimelineWhat event (and date) marks the official beginning of the Middle Ages?What are the three time periods associated with the Middle Ages? How can each be described and/or characterized? The Early Middle Ages: Germanic Kingdoms Unite under CharlemagneWhat happened to Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire? Why?What was the one institution to survive the fall of the Roman Empire? How did the survival of this institution impact the Middle Ages?Influential RulersCharles Martel & his accomplishmentsCharlemagne:Charlemagne the “Roman Emperor” – why was he crowned & what was the significance of this event?Explain Charlemagne’s Accomplishments/Legacy in terms of…Religion:Learning:Government:Feudalism & the Manor EconomyFeudalismWhat is feudalism?What led to the development of feudalism? What was feudalism a response to?Define: Vassal, SerfHow was feudal society structured? What were the mutual obligations of the feudal system? The World of NoblesKnighthoodWhat are the 3 stages of knighthood?What is Chivalry?ManorialismWhat was the role of manorialism in the feudal system?The ChurchWhat was the role of religion during the Middle Ages? Why?Describe the Church HierarchyWhat were the powers of the church (sacraments, laws, punishments)?Define: Clergy, Sacraments, Heresy, Inquisition, ExcommunicationWhat was the role of monasticism during the Middle Ages?What were some of the problems with the church?What was the relationship like between Popes and Kings/Emperors?The CrusadesWhat was the primary cause of the Crusades? List the motives for JOINING the Crusades.List the Church’s motives for PARTICIPATING in the Crusades.How did the Crusades impact Western Europe (effects of Crusades)? Culture & the High Middle AgesWhat are the reasons for the growth of trade and towns?What were universities? Why were they able to develop during the High Middle Ages?Define VernacularVernacular Literature:Dante Alighieri – significance & worksGeoffrey Chaucer – significance & worksThe Late Middle Ages – Death & DestructionThe Black DeathWhat was the Black Death? What was the believed cause? What was the actual cause?What was the impact of the Black Death on Western Europe?How did the Jewish community become a scapegoat during this time period?2. What was the overall impact of the disasters of the late Middle Ages? ................
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