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19 Cards in this Set
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European history begins with the ________, which saw the end of the Roman Empire and barbaric invasions.
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MIDDLE AGES
(also known as Dark Ages) |
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A new civilization occurs in the __ and __ Centuries.
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8TH AND 9TH
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______ is a way of fighting and governing. It's private and man-to-man.
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FEUDALISM
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These are the Germanic war bands that were loyal because they could pillage cities.
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COMITATUS
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Who invaded Europe from the East?
Who invaded Europe from the North (most serious)? |
MAGYARS
VIKINGS |
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Because of the Viking invasions, people realized the need for _______ and ________.
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LOCALS AND RAPID DEFENSE
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The Muslims of Spain marched into ______, France. Who was the Frankish leader that defeated the Muslims?
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TOURS
CHARLES MANTEL (introduced the calvary) |
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__________ is when local magnates (large-scale land owners) called young men of the village together to be soldiers for their private army - offered property in return.
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INFEUDATION
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What is a piece of land given to the soldiers which provides good incomes and gives the soldiers time to practice the art of warfare on top of a horse?
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FIEF
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What is the name for a local land owner?
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LORD
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What is the name for the young men given land?
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VASSALS
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What piece depicts the Battle of Hastings?
Who is fighting on that piece? |
BAYEUX TAPESTRY
BETWEEN ANGLO-SAXONS AND NORMANS (Normans won and occupied England) |
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What was an important battle during the 100 Years War?
What was its importance? |
BATTLE OF CRECY
FRENCH WERE DEFEATED BECAUSE THE ENGLISH USES THE LONGBOW |
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What is manorialism?
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ALL THE PEASANTS LIVED ON A MANOR AND GOT THE RIGHT TO USE SOME OF THE LAND.
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Each year on the manors, the community would get together and decide what to plant and where. This is called the __________.
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THREE FIELD SYSTEM
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Most of the English population were serfs. What does this mean?
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FORM OF BONDAGE
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After the fall of Rome, towns were destroyed. What caused them to revive during the Middle Ages?
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IMPROVEMENTS IN AGRICULTURE
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What is an area with a small wall around it which would become crowded and new merchants had to settle outside of towns in suburbs?
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BURG
Also known as the NUCLEUS OF THE TOWN |
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Towns were dominated by _____, an organization of people that practice a certain profession.
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GUILDS
set quality regulations |
