Tribes
Scandinavian invaders who dominated northern Europe from about 700-1100 AD
The Vikings
This person claimed to hear heavenly voices telling them to save France, won the Battle of Orleans, and was burned as a witch
Joan of Arc
In 1066 what French duke claimed the English Throne?
William the Duke of Normandy
AKA William the Conqueror
The Spanish Court that was set up to try people accused of heresy.
The Spanish Inquisition
What present day country was Gaul in?
France
A highly unified germanic tribe who established a kingdom in Gaul.
Pope Urban II called for Christians take up arms and fight the First Crusade. What was ONE reason he did this?
Possible Answers,
To expel Muslims from the Holy Land; to heal the split between the Eastern and Western churches; to gain more power; to gain more land for European expansion.
What battle did William the Conqueror win, gaining control of England?
The Battle of Hastings
During the 4th Crusade, what Christian city did Christian Crusaders sack?
Constantinople
A self sufficient estate with a village, land and peasants.
A manor
Early Hungarian people, who were hired as mercenaries by the Byzantines, that invaded western Europe
The Magyars
Who were the King and Queen of Spain that started the Spanish Inquisition?
Ferdinand and Isabella
Who united the Franks and converted to Christianity along with 3000 of his men after praying for help and winning a stunning victory?
Clovis
What was the Hundred Years War fought over?
French land and rule
A peasant who was bound to the land (not free to leave).
A serf
Who ruled England prior to the invasion of the Angles and Saxons?
Rome
Who was the first king of ALL of England?
Athelstan
What already powerful leader was named Roman Emperor after saving the Pope from angry mobs?
Charlemagne
There were many lasting effects of the Hundred Years War. What was one major effect?
Possible Answers:
Strong national unity in England and France; more people in towns, the decline of feudalism; middle class willing to pay taxes for armies and government.
Of the three groups involved in the Crusades, which two were the main contenders
Christians and Muslims
There are several results of the germanic invasion of western Europe. Name one.
Decreased trade, Loss of learning, Loss of common language, Widespread illiteracy.
Who was the monk who established a set of written rules for monasteries that was adopted church wide that were later used for nuns in convents as well.
Benedict
Who won the Battle of Tours, stopping the spread of Islamic conquerors into western Europe?
Charles "The Hammer" Martel
What document was King John forced to sign that was meant to limit the power of kings and queens and give more power to the people?
The Magna Carta
What were the "three masters" that a chivalrous knight was supposed to be loyal to?
His Lord
His God
His Lady