Law that was the same for all people.
common law
Holy war
crusade
A method of study that uses reason to support Christian beliefs.
scholasticism
Everyday language of ordinary people.
vernacular
The study of religion.
theology
Why was the Magna Carta important?
It asserted that the monarch must obey the law.
The Concordat of Worms was:
a treaty that ended the struggle between emperors and popes over investiture.
What was the chief goal of the Crusades?
to conquer the Holy Land
The term Reconquista refers to:
the campaign to drive the Muslims out of Spain.
Which of the following was a result of the plague in Europe?
economic decline
A major conflict between the Holy Roman emperors and the popes concerned:
who would appoint bishops.
Which of the following was a result of the Crusades?
increase trade in Western Europe
A key feature of Gothic architecture is:
flying buttresses
Which of the following best describes the Church during the late Middle Ages?
It grew weak and divided.
Why is Joan of Arc remembered?
She led the French to victories against the English in the Hundred Years' War.
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
manorialism
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the:
collapse of a strong central government.
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
As the Middle Ages ended, the rise of a middle class in Western Europe can be attributed partly to the:
increase in trade that resulted from the Crusades.
In Europe, the Crusades resulted in:
increased demand for goods from the Middle East and Asia.
. In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in:
development of towns and cities
"All things were under its domain... its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny."
Which European institution during the Middle Ages is best described by this statement?
the Church
Feudal societies are generally characterized by:
an emphasis on social order
The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with:
religious themes
One important effect of the Crusades on Western Europe was that they:
furthered cultural diffusion throughout Western Europe.