Who started feudalism in Europe?
Charlemagne
What does the word holidays come from?
Holy days
What were two items traded on the silk road?
silk, gold, silver, spices, gems, tea
Where did the silk road start?
China
Assyrians one thing.
Craftsmanship/war
What is one career option a woman had in the Middle Ages?
Religion, farm work
What does C.E. mean?
Common era
What year did the Western Roman Empire fall?
476 A.D.
What does the word "castle" mean in Latin?
Fortress
Who defeated the Western Roman Empire?
Odovacer/Odoacer
Where did the silk road end?
Rome
What is a shogun?
The leader of the Japanese military
Phoenicians one thing.
Sailing/trade
What type of person usually becomes a knight?
Royalty
Nobility
Peasants
Women were allowed to attend university in the Middle Ages.
True
False
What does reciprocal mean? (NOT IN MATH)
Give something--> Get something
What continent is Italy located on?
Europe
How far do the castle walls extend?
Circle the castle and surrounding village
What does B.C.E mean?
Before common era
What year did the Eastern Roman Empire fall?
1453 A.D.
What happened after the fall of Rome?
Anarchy
What is a guild?
A small group of skilled workers
What are samurai?
Japanese warriors/knights
What is the first stage of becoming a knight called?
Being a page
What is a King's vassal?
A lord who pledged loyalty to the King
What was another name for the Eastern Roman Empire?
Byzantine Empire
Which tier on the feudalism triangle are nobility?
Second tier
What does B.C. Mean?
Before Christ
Who defeated the Eastern Roman Empire?
Mehmet II
Who is at the bottom of the feudalism triangle?
Peasants
What does A.D. mean?
Anno Domini
Who is at the top of the feudalism triangle
King/Queen
What did feudalism provide?
Protection
How long was the silk road?
4000 miles long
Which tier on the feudalism triangle are knights?
Third tier
What code do all knights follow?
Code of Chivalry
What is the second step of becoming a knight called?
Being a squire
Who wrote the first code of law?
Hammurabi
What did feudalism provide for people?
Protection
What is the kiss of peace?
A ceremony where a lord shows respect to the king