Crusades
What was the main goal of the Crusades?
To reclaim the Holy Land
What is the name of the towering structures with pointed arches and stained-glass windows that characterized the Gothic period?
Cathedrals
What was the name of Machiavelli's book?
The Prince
What does "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
What was the groundbreaking invention that Johannes Gutenberg created?
The Printing Press
The Latin Church
What is the epic poem that tells the story of a hero's journey and battles against monsters? (Hint: Mr. Spezzano read it)
Who did Machievelli write to?
Lorenzo Medici
Where did the Renaissance begin in?
Italy
This type of drink is what you would find at King Authors court.
Mead or Wine
What was the name of the most wanted Holiest place?
Jerusalem
This document was signed in 1215, limiting the power of the English monarch and establishing basic legal rights.
The Magna Carta
What animals did Machiavelli say we should imitate?
The Lion and the Fox.
Who were the humanists?
Renaissance scholars who emphasized human potential and classical studies (Renaissance people)
Who was King Aurthur's sister?
Morgan le Fay
Which Crusade marked the sack of Constantinople (1204)?
The Fourth
What is Monasticism? (Hint: Monks)
A religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work
Is it better to be feared or loved, according to Machiavelli? (Explain a little)
Feared
Who was the artist of "The Last Supper"?
Leonardo da Vinci
What is a hauberk? (explain as best you can)
A piece of armor originally covering only the neck and shoulders, but later consisting of a full-length coat of mail or military tunic.
What Pope called for the first Crusade in 1095?
Pope Urban II
What was feudalism?
A social system in medieval Europe where land or safety was exchanged for service and loyalty.
According to Machiavelli, a prince should avoid being seen as this, but it is sometimes necessary to maintain power.
Being generous
Linear perspective
What was the name of the 5-pointed star on Sir Gawain's shield?
The Pentangle