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Life in the Middle ages
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History
9th Grade
02/29/2008

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500-1500 A.D.
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What are the dates of the Middle Ages?
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476 A.D.
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When was the fall of the roman empire?

 

Term

-gov. problems

-no laws of succession

-lots of $spending

-health issues (lead pipes)

-barbarian invasions

-inflation (minted coins)

-Trade. more imports than exports

 

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Why did the Roman Empire fall?
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Anarchy
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No Gov. no laws-no one to enforce them.

 

Term
500-1000 A.D.
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When were the Early Middle Ages?
Term
1000-1500 A.D.
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When were the Late Middle Ages?
Term

ruled by lords

offered food protection in exchange for work

self-sufficiant

 

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What were Manors?
Term
someone who chose to sign a contract to the manor
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What was a peasant?

Term
2%
Definition
What percentage of manors had kings, lords, knights, clergy?
Term
98%
Definition
what percentage of the manors were peasants and serfs?
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