Unit 8 Name:___________________

Unit 8 Study GuideAnswer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Study these questions in preparation for your Unit 8 Test on Monday/Tuesday, May 14/15.

1. During the Middle Ages, people could be categorized in one of three groups. Name the three groups.

2. During the Middle Ages, power was based on ___________________________________.3. Explain how the nobles gained more power than the kings.4. Describe the relationship between lord and vassal.5. Describe medieval castles.6. Describe life as a noble (nobleman and lady).7. List the stages involved in becoming a knight.8. What was the purpose of the tournaments? What was their favorite event?9. What are the titles and responsibilities of the two officials the lord promoted to help him

run the estate?10. What was the difference between a freeman and a serf?11. The Church taught that the only way to receive God’s favor was by ___________________.12. How did bishops and abbots end up acting as lords and vassals?13. Describe the Inquisition. Why did it start? What was its purpose?14. How did people who were not called to be in the clergy end up as bishops and priests?15. Why did the Pope believe he had the right to be leader of the Church?16. Describe the disagreement between Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV.17. What is a friar?18. Why were schools first set up?19. Describe early universities.20. What did Thomas Aquinas teach about reason and faith?21. What was the goal of the Crusades? 22. Why were people fighting over Jerusalem?23. What was the impact of the Crusades on knights? Peasants? Others?24. What was the symbol used during the Crusades? What did it mean?25. Was the first Crusade successful?26. What was the goal of the Fourth Crusade?27. Describe the Children’s Crusade.28. Describe the end of the Crusades.