People
This King of the Franks served the Merovingian Dynasty as governor before overthrowing it
Peppin III
Constantine established this as the Byzantine Empire's capital
Constantinople
This period of world history began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and ended with the Renaissance
Middle Ages
These people own the land and oversee its subjects
kings
This 'lion-hearted' crusader from England played a major role in the 3rd Crusade
Richard I
This founder of the Byzantine capital was the first Christian Emperor
Constantine I
This location is viewed as a 'holy site' by both Christians and Muslims
Jerusalem
Pope Urban II held this meeting to call on volunteers to defend the Byzantine Empire from invaders
Council of Clermont
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, this became Western Europe's primary societal structure
This Crusade began with Islam's capture of the crusader state 'Edessa'
2nd Crusade
This Byzantine emperor instituted law reform and reclaimed territory in the western Mediterranean
Justinian I
An ancient Greek city where the Byzantine Empire was founded and is its namesake
Byzantium
This legislation implemented in the early-1300's legalized Christianity
Edict of Milan
This innovation in weaponry was made out of necessity for those fighting in medieval times
longbow
This Crusade ended with a 'draw', resulting in a treaty between the two sides
3rd Crusade
This King of the Franks temporarily united much of Western Europe and was the first 'Holy Roman Emperor'
Charlemagne
This modern-day country was home to the Franks when their first King came to power
Germany
A disease that wiped out approximately 30% of Europe's population over the span of 5 years
Black Death/ Bubonic Plague
These people live on and operate the land in exchange for protection
This Crusade ended with a 'win' for the Christians, resulting in control of Jerusalem
This Byzantine emperor called on Western Europe to help defend against invaders
Alexius I
This Italian region housed the ports where a 5 year pandemic began
Sicily
This Ottoman victory over the Byzantines marked the end Christian influence in Eastern Europe
Fall of Constantinople
A name for plots of land given to nobility in a feudal society
fiefs
This leader of the Seljuk Turks drove the Christians out of Jerusalem, starting the 3rd Crusade
Saladin