Actual Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the definition of Feudalism?
Feudalism was a political and social system based on hierarchical relationships between lords and vassals, centered on land ownership and mutual obligations.
What were the key elements of Feudalism?
Loyalty, military service, land tenure, and economic support defined feudal relationships between nobles and vassals.
What is the definition of Manorialism?
Manorialism was the economic system of medieval Europe, where the manor served as the primary unit of production, managed by lords and worked by peasants and serfs.
What was daily life like under Manorialism?
Daily life revolved around agricultural labor, with peasants and serfs producing food and goods for the local manor community.
How did the Church influence medieval society?
The Church shaped laws, education, morality, and cultural practices, becoming a central force in everyday life.
What power struggles involved the Church in medieval times?
Conflicts arose between secular rulers and Church leaders over authority, land, and political influence.
How did the Church shape cultural values in medieval society?
Through its teachings and rituals, the Church instilled shared beliefs and reinforced social norms.
What is the Code of Chivalry?
A moral and social code for knights, emphasizing honor, loyalty, bravery, and protection of the weak.
How did chivalric ideals impact society?
Chivalry influenced noble conduct, romantic ideals, and military behavior in medieval Europe.
What were some military advancements in the medieval period?
Innovations like improved castle fortifications, siege weapons, and battlefield tactics transformed warfare.
How did trade and towns grow during the medieval period?
Increased trade led to the growth of towns, weakening feudal ties and encouraging a market-based economy.
What was the role of the merchant class in economic change?
The rising merchant class drove economic expansion, challenged feudal norms, and gained social influence.
How did economic developments impact society?
New wealth, institutions, and urban life reshaped political structures and paved the way for modernization.
What were medieval laws and legal practices like?
Legal systems included local customs, trial by ordeal or combat, and Church-influenced rulings.
What was the social hierarchy in medieval society?
Society was divided into rigid classes: nobility, clergy, and peasants, each with distinct roles and privileges.
What was the Cultural Renaissance in the medieval period?
A revival of learning, art, and philosophy that laid the foundation for the later European Renaissance.
What changes marked the transition to early modern Europe?
Centralized governments, expanded trade, and cultural shifts signaled the end of medieval structures.
How do medieval and modern power structures compare?
Unlike decentralized feudalism, modern governance emphasizes centralized authority, but both reflect institutional influence, like religion and education.
