Shield Tax
What is Scutage?
Henry the Fowler established this dynasty by passing the crown to his son Otto.
What is the Saxon dynasty?
Known as worst king of England
Who is John?
France was able to unify their country and make their government more centralized. Name two things that helped them achieve this.
What are (name two): Common Language, standard system of law, uniform coinage, drove English out, replaced officials with unbiased men.
The first university. Only men were allowed to enter.
What is the University of Paris?
This lesser lord would place himself under the protection of the greater lord and agree to perform certain services.
Who is a vassal?
This king was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 962.
WHo is Otto?
Invaded England in the Battle of Hastings 1066 and won the throne
Who was William the Conqueror?
This monarch was fair and just to all those he dealt with, even his enemies. He brought more respect to the monarchy.
Who is King Louis IX (St. Louis)?
Thomas Aquinas wrote this to try to unify all knowledge of the world and to describe the nature and destiny of Christian man.
What is Summa Theologia?
From the Latin, "feudum," a grant of land, this form of government was based on agreements between greater and lesser lords.
Feudalism
The fall of the Holy Roman Empire allowed for establishment of national _______________ to develop elsewhere in Europe.
What are monarchies?
Barons got together and made the king sign this document, which ensured the king was not above the law, all people were allowed due process. Basis for many other countries governments.
What is Magna Carta (The Great Charter)?
Phillip II was known by this nickname because of the great growth under his reign.
What is Augustus?
Type of architecture seen here (see picture)
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What is Romanesque?
A boy of seven or eight who learned manners and took care of the arms and armor of the knights.
Who is a page or varlet?
This emperor reunited Germany and Italy and reasserted his authority over the popes.
Who is Frederick Barbarossa?
Edward I built on what Henry I did in improving the British government by solidifying these two houses.
What are the House of Commons and HOuse of Lords?
Phillip IV called this meeting of clergy, commoners, and nobility to gain their consent to levy a tax, however it brought the French together and became the first parliament in France's history
What is the Estates General?
This type of architecture came into being because engineers determined new ways of supporting weight and could make churches higher than ever.
Gothic
Last step before becoming a knight, a boy or 14 or 15 began to drill in the use of the word and shield and to take part in practice battles.
Who is a squire?
Otto employed the policy of "Drang nach Osten." What does this translate to?
What is Drive to the East?
Henry I, (Beauclerc) streamlined this document by replacing hereditary members, reducing its size, and assigning specific duties.
What is Curia Regis?
This dynasty ruled France until 1328.
What is the Capetian Dynasty?
Most medieval boys attended these schools,usually taught by priests.
What are grammar schools?