Medieval Words
Islamic Culture
Old Europe
The Crusades
Miscellaneous
100

Medieval really means this.

Period between ancient and modern times

100

Islam is divided into these two groups.

Shiite and Sunnis

100

This city was known as New Rome

Constantinople 

100

It was the term for the separation of the Christian Church.

The Great Schism 

100

The first capital of Russia

Kiev

200

What were features of Romanesque architecture?

  • Thick walls

  • Small windows, 

  • Heavy ceilings

200

Muhammad was born in this city.

Mecca

200

These monks often gave up personal items and promised not to marry.

Benedictines

200

What two churches existed after Rome fell?

Greek Orthodox

Roman Catholic

200

England was defeated by William the conquer in this battle. 

Battle of Hastings

300

What were features of Gothic architecture?

  • Thin walls

  • Flying buttresses

  • Pointed arches

300

Muslims call their holy book by this name.

Qur'an

300

These became the center of learning in middle age europe

Monasteries or churches 

300

The Pope asked for military help at this meeting.

Council of Clermont 

300

Invaders from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway 

The Vikings

400

This system was based on the holding of land.

The Feudal System 

400

It means “Flight from danger.”

Hegria

400
Constantinople was renamed this after the Turks invaded. 

Istanbul

400

The Holy Land is also known as this.

Palestine 

400

What are the 3 West African Empires?

Ghana

Mali

Songhai

500
Those who received land in the feudal system were known as what?

Vassals

500

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

  • Profession of Faith (shahada).
  • Prayer (salat)
  • Alms (zakat)
  • Fasting (sawm)
  • Pilgrimage (hajj)
500

Nobles sought the help of who when attempting to establish centralized government in Europe?

Church Officials 

500

What was the result of the crusades?

Christians and Muslims view each other as enemies. 


500
West African empires traded gold for what?

Salt

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