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Describe feudalism

A system of government in which nobles receive land from a king in exchange from their loyalty. That land is then worked by serfs and vassals

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What effect did the Magna Carta have on the King of England?

It limited his power and guaranteed rights to Englishmen

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What is country #5?

Italy

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What are 2 reasons why the bubonic plague spread so rapidly throughout Europe?

Towns meant a lot of people living in a small area, trade connected the continent, no knowledge of hygiene

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What is a guild and how did it help change the economy?

It is a union of craftspeople who manufacture things for sale or trade. It helped move people away from farming and created more job opportunities for peasants

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How did the rise of towns contribute to the end of Feudalism?

With peasants living in towns as opposed to on manors it created more independence for them and less power for the land owning nobles.

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How did the Magna Carta influence the US Constitution? Provide at least 1 specific example

Protections given to people accused of a crime like having the right to a trial with a jury and protection from having your possessions seized.

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What are 2 things that all nations have?

A strong central government(usually led by a King) and clear borders

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The Catholic Church was the most powerful organization in Europe. How did it become so influential?(Provide 2 reasons)

Owned a lot of land, there were no strong nations, people wanted to go to heaven and the church provided things you would need to do that.

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You are trying to raid a castle. It is surrounded by thick stone walls. What can you do?

Siege tower to get over the wall, tunnel under the wall, catapult to break the wall, siege to starve them.

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What is a fief?

A piece of land given in exchange for loyalty/feudal service

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Who is at the bottom of the social pyramid in feudalism?

Peasants

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What was the name of the estate that was owned by a lord and lived on by vassals and peasants?

Manor

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