Name: __________________________________
Pd: __________________
World History
Study Guide – Unit 9
Middle Ages
Before we begin practice and review, here are the things you should be studying for the exam:
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Your notes
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Textbook pgs. 296-301 and pgs. 309-315
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Middle Ages Powerpoint under “World History Powerpoints” on my website
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Homework Questions/Answers
 “Two Sides in a Crusade” primary sources
 Videos on website under “Middle Ages”
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This Study Guide
Important topics include:
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Byzantine Empire o Justinian and Theodora
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Justinian Code o Eastern Orthodox Christianity
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Split from Roman Catholicism in 1054
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Western Europe – Post-Roman Empire o Germanic invasians o Carolingian (Frankish) Empire
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Clovis
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Charles Martel
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Charlemagne o Feudalism
 Vikings, Magyars, and Muslims
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Structure of feudalism
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Life of a feudal serf
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Knighthood, Chivalry, and Warfare
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Commercial Revolution
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Influence of The Church o Structure of the Church o Relationship between the Pope and Europe’s political leaders o The Crusades o Weakening of the Church
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Development of England and France o Magna Carta and Estates-General o Rise of Nationalism
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The Black Death o Symptoms o How it spread o Impact on Europe
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Name: __________________________________
Pd: __________________
World History
Study Guide – Unit 9
Middle Ages
Part 1 – Directions - Define the following terms in the space provided. USE COMPLETE
SENTENCES. (NOT ALL OF THESE ARE IN THE BOOK – Consult your notes)
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Justinian Code: ___________________________________________________________
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Orthodox:_______________________________________________________________
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Catholic: ________________________________________________________________
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Icons: __________________________________________________________________
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Pope: __________________________________________________________________
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Manor: _________________________________________________________________
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Serf:____________________________________________________________________
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Vassal:__________________________________________________________________
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Feudalism: ______________________________________________________________
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Lord:___________________________________________________________________
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Knight: _________________________________________________________________
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Fief: ___________________________________________________________________
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Crusader: _______________________________________________________________
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Chivalry: _______________________________________________________________
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Yersinia Pestis: ___________________________________________________________
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Buboes: ________________________________________________________________
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Part 2 – Directions – Answer the questions in the space below. USE COMPLETE
SENTENCES.
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How did Justinian come up with the set of laws that made the Justinian Code and why is it important today?
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Why might an Eastern Orthodox Christian have argued against the use of icons? Why might a Catholic Christian have argued that they could be helpful?
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What role did Germanic tribes play in sending Europe from the Classical Age (time of the Roman Empire) into the less prosperous Middle Ages?
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How did each of Clovis, Charles Martel, and Charlemagne impact Medieval Europe?
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How did the Magyars, Vikings, and Muslims help to usher in Feudalism?
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Describe some of the rights, responsibilities, and restrictions of a feudal serf.
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23.
In your opinion, who had more power during the Middle Ages, the Popes (Church) or the
Kings (Government)? Be sure to back your argument with solid reasoning.
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How were Parliament in England and the Estates-General in France similar? How were they different?
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How did the growth of trade and the rise of the merchant class affect Europe?
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What events in the late Middle Ages helped to contribute to the end of Feudalism?
Which do you think had the largest effect?
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