Feudalism
Loosely organized system of government in which there are Kings, Lords, Vassals, Knights, and Peasants
Feudalism
What Kingdom/empire was founded by Charlemagne?
The Holy Roman Empire
What Russian Tsar has the reputation of being one of the most evil men in history?
Ivan the Terrible
Where were most Vikings originally from?
Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark)
What group or person was at the bottom of the feudal society in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Peasants/serfs
In the early Middle Ages, one ruler united Western Europe. He revived learning, extended the Christian civilization, and set up a strong government. What was his name?
Charlemagne
Russia began in what modern country?
Ukraine
What is a Monarchy?
a single ruler, usually a king or queen, holds absolute power and authority over a state
Which group was responsible for providing protection to the lords?
The Knights
Who took over the empire after Charlemagne's death?
His 3 Grandsons
The Russian society of Kiev was allies with was empire?
Byzantine Empire
What term means you are being removed from the Catholic Church and being denied the sacraments?
Excommunicate
Who became the king of England in 1066 and he helped unify England and strengthen the monarchy?
William the Conqueror
After Charlemagne's death and his son's death, Charlemagne's grandsons spilt the empire into three sections under what treaty?
The Treaty of Verdun
What people group defeated the Kievan State?
The Asiatic Nomads
What does Divine Right mean?
The belief of a king that they had power from God or gods to rule over the people
Otto the Great was the ruler of what empire?
The Holy Roman Empire (After the grandsons of Charlemagne)
What three groups of invaders were a threat to Charlemagne's Kingdom
The Vikings, Muslims, Magyars
What Viking leader founded the city of Keiv?
Oleg
While the Crusades failed in their ultimate goal, the conquest of the Holy Land, what were two positive results?
An increase in trade between the Europeans and the Muslims
Europeans gained access to the scientific and technological advancements of the Muslim world