L26: The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe
Who was the 6ft 4in tall leader that was always "stately and dignified" credited for unified the much of Europe
Charlemagne
From around 1350-1450 the French and British fought in a series of wars, what do we call these events?
The Hundred Years War
What is the name of the Church that existed in the Byzantine empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
In the system of Feudalism, a social hierarchy was in place. Who/what group of people were the lowest in society?
Serfs
Historians believe that the black death began in Asia, How did it reach Europe?
Trade routes
In the system of feudalism, Kings would grant lands to their lords in exchange for military support in their time of need. What is another name for the land they would grant to their subjects?
Fiefs
A system of government that was founded by King Edward I that included commoners and lower-ranking clergy is called what?
Model Parliament
The Hagia Sophia was built for what purpose?
Church, Religious purposes
Who was the leader of the Franks prior to Charlemagne? He became a leader at age 15 and ruled for more than 30 years expanding the boundaries of the Frankish Kingdom
Clovis
How was the black death spread?
A bacteria carried by fleas and fleas infected rats that spread the disease
A code of ideal behavior for knights to follow is commonly referred to as?
Chivalry
Joan of Arc displayed heroism and led the French army to victory in the Battle of Orleans. How did this impact the French resistance?
a new sense of national identity and unity (Nationalism)
In the Byzantine Empire, who was considered the leader in religious matters?
The Emperor
The Magna Carta is most notably remembered for doing what?
Limit Monarch's power (King not above the law)
After the chariot races in the Hippodrome violent rioting broke out and resulted in a rebellion that destroyed much of Constantinople. What two teams were competing that led to the revolts?
Blues and Greens
One of the taxes that peasants paid to their lords was a Merchet. What does the Merchet tax cover?
When a women married her father or husband had to pay a fee called a Merchet
Some legal reforms were done in Britain including a jury to accuse someone of a crime, cases tried by a royal judge, and prisoners can't be jailed without reason. Who is credited for these reforms?
King Henry II
Who was the leader of the Byzantine Empire when Charlemagne was crowned the Holy Roman Emperor? (Lead to the growing split between the churches of east and west)
Empress Irene
What year marked the fall of the Roman Empire?
476 CE
What technology aloud the British to defeat the French in early battles, such as the one at Crecy?
the long bow
William the Conqueror is credited for the bringing a line of what to England
Norman Kings
Historians have estimated that the Black plague killed how many Europeans? (Answer either in fraction of population or number total)
24 million or 1/3 the population
What was done to create Justinian's Code?
Re-examined and revised outdated roman laws that were passed down
What were symptoms of the Black Death?
Sneezing, coughing, vomiting, fever, and black-n-blue swelling
Name the "Church of the West" and the "Church of the East"
Roman Catholic Church = West
Eastern Orthodox Church = East