Leaders & Legends
This empire, though called "Roman", was centered in Central Europe during the Middle Ages.
What is the Holy Roman Empire?
This philosopher used Aristotle's ideas to explain Christian beliefs in a structured, logical way.
Who is Thomas Aquinas?
This Mesoamerican civilization built a capital called Tenochtitlan.
Who are the Aztecs?
This long conflict between England and France lasted over a century and reshaped both nations.
What is the Hundred Years' War?
This disease spread rapidly across Europe in the 1300s, killing millions.
What is the Black Death? (Also allowed: What is the Plague?)
These rulers led the Mongol Empire, beginning with a famous conqueror named Genghis.
Who are the Great Khans?
This thinker's emphasis on experimentation challenged reliance on tradition and authority alone.
Who is Roger Bacon?
This famous palace complex in China was home to emperors and off-limits to common people.
What is the Forbidden City?
Joan of Arc's victories were significant because they boosted this intangible factor among French troops.
What is morale?
Gutenberg's printing press used this type of reusable technology.
Who is William Wallace?
This Italian poet's work reflects a detailed vision of the afterlife shaped by medieval theology.
Who is Dante Alighieri?
Marco Polo's travels increased European interest in this region's goods and culture?
What is Asia, especially China?
The Hundred Years' War contribute to the rise of this concept in both England and France.
What is national identity (or nationalism)?
A major economic result of the Black Death was a shortage of this, increasing its value.
What is labor?
In 1453, this group captured Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire?
Who are the Ottoman Turks?
This writer's use of everyday English helped make literature more accessbiel beyond the elite.
Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?
This geographic advantage helped the Aztecs defend their capital city from invaders while also supporting trade and agriculture.
What is Tenochtitlan's location on an island in a lake?
The longbow gave English forces major advantage because it could do this better than traditional weapons.
What is penetrate armor from a distance?
This social system weakened as peasants gained more freedom and bargaining power.
What is feudalism?
This ruler was known for blending cultures and ideas, often bringing him in conflict with Church authority.
Who is Frederick II?
This reformer's belief that Scripture should be available to all directly challenged the authority structure of the Church.
Who is John Wycliffe?
The Ming Dynasty reinforced traditional Chinese culture by restoring rule after this foreign-led dynasty?
This major change in warfare reduced the dominance of heavily armored knights.
What is the rise of infantry and ranged weapons?
The printing press allow ideas to spread faster, reducing the Church's control over this.
What is information? (Also allowed: What is knowledge?)