Medieval Europe : Rise and Spread of Christianity — Flashcards

Answer

The Medieval Age is the period between ancient times and modern times. In Europe, it extends roughly from the 7th century to about the 16th century. It was a time of many changes in society, religion,…

Answer

In India, the medieval period lasted from the 8th to the 18th century. It was divided into Early Medieval period, from the 8th to the 13th century, and Late Medieval period, from the 13th to the 18th …

Answer

Feudalism was a new socio-political system in Western Europe during the medieval period. In this system, people were given land and protection by people of higher rank, and in return they worked and f…

Answer

A serf was a peasant who was tied to his lord’s estate and could not leave without permission. Serfs worked on the land and formed an important part of the feudal system.

Answer

Feudalism grew because power became local and land became the main source of wealth. Chiefs controlled large areas of land with their military strength, and the king was only one of the most powerful …

Answer

Peasants worked on the land and produced food, while feudal lords took a share of that produce or used peasants to work on their lands without payment. The peasants did most of the hard work, while th…

Answer

Pompey the Great was a Roman general whose campaigns in the east included the siege of Jerusalem in 63 BCE. His conquest ended Jewish independence because Judea became part of the Roman Empire.

Answer

A siege is a situation in which an army surrounds a palace or fort in order to force the enemy to surrender. The siege of Jerusalem is an important example of this.