Feudalism and Medieval Europe – Part 2
*Today we watched the video “The Feudal System – Castles at War”
-This video has several parts covering this time in Medieval European history
1) The Rise of Feudalism —Looks at how Western Europe became a violent and dangerous place after the fall of the Roman empire and how out of this chaos Feudalism emerged.
2) Secrets of Britain’s Castles —Uncovers the history and legends behind Britain’s most-famous fortresses, including exhilarating escapes and barbaric battles.
3) Medieval and Renaissance Europe - Shows how the Christian church and European kings came to power, and examines the effects of the Crusades and Black Death.
4) Early Modern Europe —Journeys to Italy to explore how developments in science, religion, philosophy, and the arts gave rise to a cultural reawakening across Europe—and beyond.
*Students are highly encouraged to take detailed notes during parts 1, 2, and 4. Although part 2 will not be directly tested on it provides a good background for additional material in this course by giving the context in which these events occurred.
Assignment – Part 1: Based on the notes taken in the film students are to answer the following questions.
1) In what ways could medieval kings lose their power?
2) How does the legend of King Arthur differ from the reality of life during the feudal age?
3) Did the shared goal of the Crusades unify the warring groups in Europe?
4) How did medieval and Renaissance philosophies differ?
Assignment – Part 2: Based on the video watched in class students are to answer the following multiple choice questions and submit with their answers from part 1.
· 1.The first attempt at flight took place within the ramparts of Stirling Castle.
o A) true
o B) false
· 2.Catherine Howard was beheaded for the crime of _____.
o A) forgery
o B) treason
o C) sorcery
o D) witchcraft
· 3.Charles I was known for ______.
o A) building a whole new wing at Hampton Court
o B) developing the beautiful gardens at Hampton Court
o C) having William Wallace beheaded during the Battle of Hastings
o D) making one of the easiest escapes in history by using the river Thames
· 4.Edinburgh Castle was used as a refuge during the birth of the heir to the throne by _____.
o A) Henry VIII
o B) Mary Queen of Scots
o C) Lord and Lady Darnley
o D) Queen Elizabeth I of England
· 5.The rise of feudalism was characterized by _____.
o A) the rise in social status of the peasants and serfs
o B) the rise of an economic system of foreign trading
o C) the development of a new political and social system
o D) the emergence of new ideas in the sciences and the arts
· 6.What is the significance of Stirling Castle?
o A) It is one of the oldest English castles.
o B) It is still in a war-torn region of Britain.
o C) It is where the Queen of England resides.
o D) It stands as a symbol of the spirit of Scotland.
· 7.What two things were crucial to Wallaces victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge?
o A) He used the bridge and the Forth River to cut off English troops.
o B) He used the newer, more efficient weaponry known as the catapults.
o C) He made sure his men wore blue and white paint to frighten the enemy.
o D) He allowed the Kings treasurer, Hugh de Cressingham, to return to England.
· 8.Tintagel Castle was built by ______.
o A) King Arthur
o B) Charles I of England
o C) Earl Reginald of Cornwall
o D) one of the Knights of the Round Table
· 9.What is the evidence that early English kings lived near Tintagel Castle?
o A) The fields below Tintagel Castle were used for religious travelers.
o B) Kings created myths and legends to reinforce their power and glory.
o C) The castle was where some of the bloodiest battles of Wales took place.
o D) The kings were interested in magic, sorcery, superstition, and alchemy.
· 10.Which of the following most likely did NOT help bring Medieval Europe to an end?
o A) the importance and wealth of the Roman Catholic Church
o B) the Crusades, which were holy wars fought over Jerusalem
o C) the long, bloody, Hundred Years War between England and France
o D) the system of protection and fealty between the king, the lords, and the people of the manor