Ancient Europe
This city-state was the birthplace of democracy.
Athens
These seafaring warriors came from present-day Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
This French leader led troops in the Hundred Years’ War before being executed.
Joan of Arc
This religious war aimed to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
The Crusades
This social and economic system dominated medieval Europe.
Feudalism
The Roman Republic was governed by this elected body of officials.
The Senate
Vikings settled this large island to the northwest of Britain.
Iceland
What document did King John sign in 1215 limiting his power?
Magna Carta
This 1066 battle gave William of Normandy control of England.
Battle of Hastings
Bottom of the Feudal Pyramid
Serfs(Peasants)
This Roman emperor converted to Christianity and changed the capital from Rome to Constantinople
Constantine
This Empire survived from the remains of the Eastern Roman Empire until 1453 when they were invaded and destroyed by the Ottomans?
Byzantine Empire
This king of the Franks was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE.
Charlemagne
The Reconquista took place primarily on this peninsula/part of europe?
How many people died in the black plague?
25-75 Million
The fall of the Western Roman Empire is often linked to invasions by what type of people?
Goths, Barbarians, Germanic Tribes
The Viking longship was especially effective because of this feature, allowing it to sail up rivers to attack villages and monasteries inland.
Shallow bottom (shallow draft)
Which king and queen of Spain commissioned Columbus's voyage in 1492?
Who are Ferdinand and Isabella?
Which city did Crusaders capture from Muslim forces. in the famous battle in 1099.
Jerusalem
This type of architecture is known for pointed arches and stained glass.
Gothic Architecture
his structure carried water over long distances in Rome and Greece and allowed their cities to sustain huge populations
Aqueducts
This year marks the Norman conquest of England.
1066
Known as “the Lionheart,” this English king led the Third Crusade.
Who is Richard I?
The Hundred Years’ War was primarily fought between these two countries.
England and France
This powerful institution influenced nearly all aspects of medieval European life.