Middle Ages Review Sheet
Early Middle Ages
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What was the dominant social and political structure of the Middle Ages?
The Middle Ages began as a result of the break-up of what empire?
Why is this period sometimes referred to as the “Dark Ages”?
Why did this system develop in Europe during the Middle Ages?
What was the economic structure of the Middle Ages?
What was the dominant institution of the Middle Ages?
Describe some of the roles of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages.
As trade began to expand and towns begin to grow what new class of
people begins to emerge as the Middle Ages progress? What were their
jobs?
High Middle Ages
1. Who was William the Conqueror?
2. What was the Magna Carta?
3. Why was this document so significant?
4. Why was it so important in English History?
5. Why did the Pope call for the Crusades?
6. What was the motivation for people going on the Crusades?
7. Were the Crusades successful?
8. Describe the impacts the Crusades had on Europe.
9. How did the Crusades lead to the decline of Feudalism in Europe?
10.How did the Black Death spread so rapidly throughout Europe?
11.What impact did it have on the Church?
12.What impact did it have on Europe?
13.How did the Black Death lead to the decline of Feudalism?
14.What was the cause of the 100 Years War?
15.Why was Joan of Arc so important to the French?
16.Why did the 100 years war lead to the decline of Feudalism?
Byzantine Empire
1. Describe some of the major achievements of the Byzantine empire?
2. How did the Great Schism affect Christianity?
3. Why was Justinian’s Code so important?