Who Said It?
West v. East!
Christendom
The Feudal System
Random?
100
"I need help defending the Byzantine Empire against the Turks! Maybe i'll write a letter..."
Alexis!
100
List three key differences between the Orthodox and Byzantine Churches
Divorce, Icons, Language of Church Service, Location
100
Define Christendom. Who was its leader?
The land and people united and controlled by the Catholic Church. The Pope
100
What is the name of the land owned by a noble where the castle and most villagers lived? Name two castles within 15 miles of ISA.
The Manor
100
About how long were the Middle Ages? What were they in the middle of? What were their dates?
1,000 years Between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance 500-1500AD
200
"I have been crowned by the Pope himself. That's why I am the Emperor!" of what Empire?
Charlemagne! HRE!
200
After the split of the Roman Empire the western half collapsed into a time known as the "Dark Ages." List two reasons why it was called this. What year did the Roman empire collapse anyway?
-Little education -Unsafe -Roman culture disappeared
200
What was the destination of the Crusades? Why? How many crusades were thier all together?
Jerusalem Holy Sites of Christianity 10
200
What was the lowest level of the Feudal system? What did two things did they get in return for thier back-breaking work?
Serfs Land and Protection
200
What one thing did all Western European nations have in common?
Catholcism
300
"No divorce, no icons, and all in Latin? No wonder I excommunicatied the Pope!" What Church was I head of? What city was it based in?
The Patriarch of the Orthodox Church based in Constantinople.
300
What Roman emperor originally divided the empire? What Roman emperor briefly reunited it? Where did he move the capital to
Diocletian Constantine Byzantium (Constantinople/Istanbul)
300
How did the Pope have power over the Kings of Europe? What King started this tradition?
He had the power to excommunicate them, which would cause them to lose thier kingdoms. He could also pit loyal rulers against them.
300
What three things did nobles owe the king in exchange for thier land?
Loyalty Taxes Military Service
300
What year was Charlemange crowned in? Hint: It's a round number!
800 AD
400
"Laws, architecture, education...we are the ultimate power couple!" Name the famous Church they built during the rule. What does its name mean in English?
Justinian and Theodora
400
What was the most famous art form of the Byzantine empire? Spell it!
Mosaic
400
Why was the Holy Roman Empire not really "Holy, Roman, or an Empire?"
Holy: Corrupt and often power hungry Church Roman: Dismissed Roman ideas and Culture Empire: Collection of dozens of Kingdom fighting each other
400
Why did so many Christian Knights eventually go on crusade.
The pope gave permission to kill non-christians. They were blood-thirsty!
400
In what century was the tower outside built?
17th
500
"If you die on the Crusade heaven awaits!" What Church was he head of? Where was it based?
Pope Urban II, head of the Catholic Church based in Rome
500
The crossing from Europe to Asia in Constantinople (Modern Istanbul) crosses this body of water.
Bosphorus Straight
500
What is a tithe? What % of income did the Church expect? What was this money often used for?
An expected donation to the Church. 10% Enrich clergy, build cathedrals, finance wars
500
What is a government that is ruled by a King or Queen called? Who is the current Monarch of the UK? Name one of her two Scottish Castles
A monarchy Queen Elizabeth II Balmoral and Holyrood
500
What is the root word of Crusade? What language is it in?
Crux Latin
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