Norman Conquests
What country did the Normans invade to try and take the throne?
England
What was the main holy city that many groups wanted to capture?
Jerusalem
The Black Plague was also known as
Black Death, Bubonic Plague, Pneumonic Plague etc
What number of phases was the 100 years war divided into?
3 phases
Who was the king that died leading to the English succession crisis?
Edward the Confessor
Who took over the role of king after the death of Edward the Confessor?
Harold Godwinson
Who were the main 2 combatants during the Crusades?
Christians and Muslims
Did the peasants have more or less power as a result of the plague?
More power
What two nations fought in the 100 years war?
France and England
Who was the Norman leader that invaded England to try and take the throne during the succession crisis?
William of Normandy/William the Conquerer
Who attacked first- The Vikings or the Normans
The Vikings
Which Crusade was the only Crusade that was actually successful in its goal?
First Crusade
Which road connected Europe with the rest of the world that helped contribute to the spread of the plague?
Silk Road
What was the name of the French leader who inspired the French army to rise up and lift the Siege of Orleans?
Joan of Arc
Muslim ruler during the Third Crusade, defeated the Christian Crusaders
Saladin
What battle ultimately led to the Normans winning the battle and William the Conquerer seizing control of England?
Battle of Hastings
Which Crusade saw the Crusaders sacking Constantinople?
Fourth Crusade
What was the name of the form of plague that spread through the air (coughing)
Pneumonic Plague
Which battle was the final battle in the 100 years war that saw the French defeat the English using artillery?
Battle of Castillon
The Pope that ordered the First Crusade
Pope Urban II
Which battle led to the death of Harald Hadrada?
Battle of Stamford Bridge
What Crusade saw the Christians gain access to pilgrimage to Jerusalem through diplomacy?
Third Crusade
What happened to the Church as a result of the plague?
Many began to question the churches authority due to them not being able to stop the plague
What was the name of the first phase of the war where the English dominated?
Edwardian Phase
Byzantine Emperor that asked for help from the Pope after being under attack by the Turks
Emperor Alexios I