Mittelalter. Flashcards
(27 cards)
What time period does the Middle Ages refer to?
The Middle Ages refers to the period from the 5th to the late 15th century.
True or False: The Middle Ages is divided into three periods: Early, High, and Late.
True
Fill in the blank: The fall of the _____ in 476 AD marked the beginning of the Middle Ages.
Western Roman Empire
What was the primary social structure during the Middle Ages?
Feudalism
Who were the vassals in the feudal system?
Nobles who received land from lords in exchange for military service.
What was the main economic system of the Middle Ages?
Manorialism
Which institution was the center of life in the Middle Ages?
The Catholic Church
What language was primarily used in the Church during the Middle Ages?
Latin
True or False: The Middle Ages saw the rise of towns and trade.
True
What was the significance of the Magna Carta, signed in 1215?
It limited the power of the king and laid the foundation for modern democracy.
What was the Black Death?
A devastating pandemic that struck Europe in the 14th century, killing millions.
What was the primary purpose of castles during the Middle Ages?
To provide defense and serve as a residence for nobility.
Who was Charlemagne?
The King of the Franks who united much of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Crusade was launched to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
First
What role did guilds play in medieval towns?
They regulated trade, maintained standards, and provided training for craftsmen.
True or False: The Middle Ages were marked by a lack of cultural and scientific advancement.
False
What was chivalry?
A code of conduct associated with the medieval institution of knighthood.
What was the primary agricultural practice in the Middle Ages?
Crop rotation and the three-field system.
Who was Thomas Aquinas?
A medieval philosopher and theologian known for his works on scholasticism.
What were illuminated manuscripts?
Handwritten books decorated with gold, silver, and colorful illustrations.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church.
Crusades
What was the Inquisition?
A group of institutions within the Church tasked with combating heresy.
What event marked the end of the Middle Ages?
The fall of Constantinople in 1453 or the beginning of the Renaissance.
Who was Joan of Arc?
A French peasant girl who became a national heroine for her role in the Hundred Years’ War.
