Middle Ages

2. This happened to trade as a result of the Crusades.
3. His empire was split into thirds between his grandsons after his death.
6. Charters, guilds, and business activity happened in these.
10. Holy wars between Muslims and Christians to free the holy land.
11. What was the purpose of the feudal system?
13. The manor economy was ________________________________.
16. This united Charlemagne's empire.
17. An act against the Catholic Church's doctrine or beliefs.
18. What happened to the status of the Church at the end of the Late Middle Ages?

1. Vows that monks and nuns had to follow.
4. Stated that the king must obey the law and nobles had certain rights.
5. Why did people want to reform or change the church towards the end of the Middle Ages?
7. Main result of the Black Plague other than the death of millions of people.
8. Henry II created an early ________________________.
9. Serfs, peasants, knights vassals, lords, and kings were part of this system.
12. They increased their power by building a standing army, creating a tax system and a government bureaucracy.
14. This group conquered the former Roman province of Gaul.
15. Trade, new technologies, surplus food, and greater size of towns and cities caused the population to ______________.
18. Chaos and anarchy characterized this time period.