The characteristic features of medieval Britain: an overview (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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Most dominant institution in medieval Europe
Most dominant institution in medieval Europe
Catholic Church
Who crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE
Who crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE
Pope Leo III
Military expeditions to Jerusalem in late 11th century
Military expeditions to Jerusalem in late 11th century
Crusades
Pope who called Christians to expel Muslims in 1095
Pope who called Christians to expel Muslims in 1095
Pope Urban II
When did the Crusades end
When did the Crusades end
End of 15th century
Groups in the feudal system
Groups in the feudal system
Kings, lords, knights, vassals, peasants
Vast lands granted by king to noblemen & bishops
Vast lands granted by king to noblemen & bishops
Fiefs
Peasants' position in medieval social hierarchy
Peasants' position in medieval social hierarchy
Lowest class
Two types of peasants in medieval society
Two types of peasants in medieval society
Serfs and freemen
Religious & trade centres of the kingdom
Religious & trade centres of the kingdom
Cathedral cities
5 English medieval towns besides London
5 English medieval towns besides London
Lincoln, Chester, Canterbury, York, Hereford
% of children who died before age 7 in medieval times
% of children who died before age 7 in medieval times
30%
Dates of the Great Famine
Dates of the Great Famine
1315-17
% of Britain's population killed in Great Famine
% of Britain's population killed in Great Famine
10%
Battle of Towton deaths as % of English population
Battle of Towton deaths as % of English population
1%