The Early Middle Ages
Feudalism
Christianity, Popes and Rulers
The Norman Conquest and the Magna Carta
The Crusades and the Reconquista
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What do most historians agree on for the "Middle Ages" time period?
500AD - 1500AD
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What is chivalry?
The code of conduct that Knights were expected to live by. Requires them to be brave, loyal and generous.
100
What were people called who followed a polytheistic religion in the Middle Ages?
Pagans
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Who were the Normans?
Descendants of Vikings who settled in Northern France.
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Around what year did the First Crusade begin? (Answer within 50 years)
1096 AD (Answer between 1046 and 1146)
200
Explain topography.
The physical features of the Earth's surface. Usually refers to elevation.
200
What was a fief?
Lands (including towns, farms, buildings and peasants) given from a more powerful person to a less powerful person (usually from a lord to a vassal) in exchange for loyalty.
200
Name two present day European countries that were NOT mostly Christian by 1050 AD?
Spain and Portugal (and Sweden, Finland, Sardinia, Sicily, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania). Russia is also an acceptable answer. Only a part of Western Russia was Christian.
200
What is habeas corpus?
"You shall have the body". Referring to bringing an arrested person before a court to determine their guilt.
200
What was the Reconquista?
A movement by European Christians to drive the Muslim Moors out of Spain.
300
Which famous Frankish leader defeated a Muslim army at the battle of Tours in 732AD?
Charles "The Hammer" Martel
300
Describe the hierarchy in European Feudalism? (starting at the top)
King, Lord, Vassal, Knights, Peasant/Serf
300
What does it mean if you are a secular leader?
It means you are not associated with the Church (or any other religious organization)
300
What was the Magna Carta?
A document that the king was forced to sign. It took away some of his power and gave more power to barons (nobles).
300
In which Crusade did the crusaders capture Jerusalem?
The First Crusade
400
Which devout Christian ruled the Franks for 46 years and encouraged the creation of schools?
Charlemagne
400
Name the three groups of people who were invading Europe between 700AD - 1000AD
Vikings, Magyars, Muslims
400
What was the Inquisition?
A series of investigations to find and judge heretics (people with beliefs that are rejected by official Church teaching).
400
How did England change after the Norman Conquest?
Anglo-Saxon nobles were wiped out. Feudalsim was introduced. Latin and French became the languages of law, culture, and government.
400
Which Crusade was ended with the signing of a peace treaty between King Richard and Saladin?
Third Crusade
500
Who are the clergy?
A group of people who are trained and ordained for religious services (Ex. Popes, Bishops, Priests, etc.)
500
Why was Feudalism used in Medieval Europe?
It was needed to protect people from the numerous invasions that were occurring.
500
Why did Kings want to avoid conflict with Church leaders?
Because they could become excommunicated.
500
Which three of the following words came from Norman French? council, king, verdict, build, show, inquire
council, verdict, inquire
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What happened in the Fourth Crusade?
Crusaders never reached the Holy Land. They tried to fund their campaign by looting Constantinople.
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