FlashcardsLate Middle Ages: Plague, War, and Church Crisis Flashcards
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This 50-card flashcard set covers the crises and transformations of the Late Middle Ages for 9th Grade history students. Topics include the bubonic plague and its economic and social effects, the Great Schism and Church reform, the Hundred Years' War between England and France, and Joan of Arc's role in French military victories. Use it for chapter review, exam preparation, or vocabulary and concept reinforcement during a medieval history unit.
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- When did the bubonic plague reach Europe?
- What is another name for the bubonic plague?
- How was the plague spread to humans?
- What percentage of Europeans died from the epidemic?
- Why did production decline during the plague?
- What did survivors demand as production declined?
- What economic term describes the rising prices caused by the plague?
- How did landlords respond to the demand for higher wages?
- What social impact did the plague have among peasants?
- Why was the Church in crisis by the late Middle Ages?
- What did survivors ask of the Church during this time?
- What was the Church unable to provide to the people during the crisis?
- Where did the "luxury-loving" papal court rule for 70 years?
- What did reformers within the Church call for?
- What happened in 1378 regarding the papacy?
- What is the split or schism in the Church called?
- When did the Great Schism finally end?
- How was the Great Schism resolved?
- What was the duration of the Hundred Years' War?
- Which two nations fought in the Hundred Years' War?
- Why did both sides want control of lands in France?
- Besides land, what two other things were they fighting over?
- What new technology helped England win early victories?
- Who was the 17-year-old who began leading France to victories?
- Who was the uncrowned king of France that Joan of Arc went to see?
- What did Joan tell the king God had sent her to do?
- What did the king authorize Joan to lead?
- How long did it take for Joan’s troops to win several victories?
- What was the ultimate fate of Joan of Arc?
- How did Joan’s death affect French forces?
- What powerful new weapon did the French use to drive out the English?
- What was the result for the English at the end of the war?
- How did the war affect the French monarchy?
- How did the war affect the English government?
- What happened to the population as Europe recovered from the plague?
- What two economic areas expanded during the recovery?
- The recovery of Europe set the stage for which three major eras?
- What did people begin to study more closely during this transition?
- Why did survivors of the plague have more bargaining power?
- Why was the papacy in Avignon criticized?
- How many popes were there at the height of the Great Schism?
- Which weapon proved superior to the longbow by the end of the war?
- What was the general mood of the Late Middle Ages according to the title?
- What was the primary cause of social unrest among peasants?
- What kind of candidate did oneChurch council elect when they removed authority from all 3 popes?
- What factor was the primary biological cause of the black death?
- Which economic consequence directly resulted from high death toll of plague?
- Which development gave England early military advantages during the Hundred Years’ war?
- The great Schism refers to what?
- How did joan of arc’s actions affect the course of the Hundred Years’ war?
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