Social Studies 8 Chapter 2 Test Study Guide – Europe’s High Middle Ages
PERIOD COVERED: (1066 – 1300)
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Explain how and why feudalism developed in Europe
Describe the feudal contract
Compare the rights and responsibilities of various people on the feudal
manor
Explain the importance of religion to medieval people
Demonstrate understanding of early legal systems
Describe the short- and long-term consequences of the Crusades
FOCUS YOUR STUDYING ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE 6 POINTS ABOVE:
1.
Be able to give a summary of the feudal system: What is was, When it started, How it was put
into place, By whom? Notes “William the Conqueror and the Feudal System”, Text P. 44 and
first 5 lines of 45 (Introduction & “William The Conqueror and the Feudal System”)
2.
Know and understand the “3 ‘F’s”. Explain the agreements and promises that held the feudal
system together. Be able to explain the feudal pyramid. List the various people who lived in the
Manor. Notes “The Manor” Text P. 44 to top of 46 (“The Feudal Contract” including “Oaths
of Allegiance” & the pyramid picture titled “The Nobles”)
3.
Be able to explain how a Manor operated. Explain the various roles and jobs the different
members performed. Notes “Commoners & People of the Middle Ages”, Text P. 47-53 (Focus
on: “The Manor” – P. 47, “Sustainable Farming” – P. 48, “Ordinary People” – P. 50-51, “Lord
& Lady of the Manor” – P. 52-53)
4.
Explain how religion affected the medieval calendar. Explain the ‘power’ religion had over
people’s beliefs. Discuss what The Church did for people, and what people were expected to do
for The Church. Define and describe ‘Monastic Life”. Notes: “Belief & Devotion”, Text P. 5456 (“Belief & Devotion”, “The Church”, “Monastic Life”)
5.
Define and give an example of: ‘Trial by Ordeal’ and ‘Trial by Battle’. Define and describe the
three main courts. Differentiate between the 3 and explain who would be put on trial in each.
Notes: The Law & Contact with Asia” (First 6 points only), Text P. 56-58 (“The Law”, “Trial
by Ordeal & Trial by Battle”, “Manor Courts”, “Royal Courts”, “Church Courts”)
6.
Explain the purpose of the Crusades. Describe ways Pope Urban convinced people to take part.
Highlight the key successes and setbacks experienced by the Crusaders. Discuss various
“Atrocities’ committed by the Crusaders. Develop an opinion as to whether the Crusades was a
good or bad mission and be prepared to support your decision with facts. Notes: “The Crusades”,
Video: “The Crusades – The Crescent and the Cross” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqKRuntywY Text P. 62 to top of 65 (“The Crusades”, “Pope Urban II Preaches the First
Crusade”, “Disasters & Victories”, “Long-Term Consequences”, “Atrocities of War”)