GLOBAL HONORS: the dark ages Flashcards
(38 cards)
feudalism
local lordes rule the land but are bond by ties of loyalty to the higher lord/emperor/king
manorialism
an economic system in which one or more villages and the surrounding land are self sufficient land NOT trade
how did the medieval manor gain wealth?
from the peasants and their agriculture
who controlled the medieval manor
the lord
what was the largest class
the largest class was the peasants
what did the knights owe those above
homeage and milary services/protection
what did the nobles owe those above
the nobles owed loyalty and miltary protections
was there social mobility during the European middle ages
no because people weren’t given the flexibility to change
what were the rules of the code of chivalry
fight for women
to fear god, keep faith
the welfare of all
who did the code of chivalry apply too
the knights
how were women treated in the code of chivalry
they were respected and honored
how does the code of chivalry compare to the code of Bushido
they compare because if you violate these rules you die, you are dishonorable
why was the code of chivalry kept during the middle ages?
to keep the peace, and to make sure the knights don’t take advantage
who was the threat to western Europe ?
Islamic Spain was a threat to western Europe
what element of society was Charlemagne concerned with protecting
Charlemagne was concerned with preserved with protecting their religion
why was it important for Charlemagne to keep the pope out of political affairs
because they want to fight for their religion and themselves
why MUST Charlemagne teach the barbarians to be generous
as christians they believe that they need to teach them the right ways
why did Charlemagne have to change his policy of patience and tolerance
because they lied to him, the saxtons said they would change their ways and they didn’t
what is the image of Charlemagne
he was a tall man, known to be very strong and religious
what ancient writings did Charlemagne keep alive?
Charlemagne kept alive latin
what were the most important elements of society to Charlemagne
education
tolerance
honor
Christianity
what role did the knights play
most important member of the feudal army
defended Christianity
fighting
what was the code of chivalry
an honored set of rules swom by all knights
protection to the poor, the week, and the needy
heraldry
called a coat of arms
used as identification on a knights shield during battle
