500-1000 AD
The first 500 years of the Middle Ages were called the __________Ages. Why is this a somewhat misleading title?
Dark
Christendom rose as a civilization
Why was feudalism necessary in Medieval life?
Kings were less powerful because of invasions
Local lords provided protection
Which religious devotions were popularized in the Middle Ages?
Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Passion plays, numerous feast days
St. __________ and his people embrace the Christian faith in 988 AD.
Vladimir
Known as the Angelic Doctor; dedicated his life to the study of Theology and philosophy; composed many hymns; nicknamed the "dumb ox"
St. Thomas Aquinas
The name Charlemagne means ___________
Charles the Great
The word _________ comes from feudalism. Small _______ often broke out between __________.
feud
wars
lords
Before universities, education was predominantly done in ____________
monasteries and cathedral schools
What were the symptoms of the Black Plague?
Swellings on the body, fever, thirst, delirium
Gave away his riches; received the stigmata; met the sultan who sent him away
St. Francis of Assisi
Charlemagne wanted to bring Europe back to the peace and prosperity of the _______________
Roman Empire
What did chivalry require of knights?
bravery, loyalty, honesty, kind and gentle to all, treating women with respect, etc
The highest subject of study in medieval universities was ___________
theology
What were some consequences of the Black Plague?
Many people were filled with despair
Some people chose to live lives of sin amidst the chaos while others had an increase in faith
Many good priests died
Founded the Order of Preachers
St. Dominic
The Vikings originated in the lands of _____________:___________________.
Scandinavia
Norway, Denmark, Sweden
What were guilds? What did they do for their members?
An organized group of craftsmen
Ensured fair prices and quality products
Took care of guild members families if the worker died
Organized religious activities
Controversy arose when kings tried to install favorable bishops to them against the will of the pope- this is called the ________ controversy
investiture
__________ the Conqueror defeated _________ at the Battle of _____________
William
Harold
Hastings
Martyred in 1170 in England; Archbishop of Canterbury
St. Thomas Becket
Erik the Red's son, _____________, continued all the way to North America, calling the land __________
Leif Ericksson
Vinland
Most people in feudal society were ___________. They were bound to ____________ but could have a portion of ________ for themselves.
serfs
work the land
land
What were some of the goals for the Crusades?
Take back the Holy Land/ensure safe piligrimages
Unite East and West
Protect Europe from Islamic invasion
What were some reasons for the Great Schism?
Language/cultural differences
Nicene Creed
Authority of the pope
Contemporary of St. Francis, formed the Order of the Poor Clares
St. Clare of Assisi