Hastings
In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
1066
Who called for the First Crusade with “Deus Vult!”?
Pope Urban II
Name one result of the First Crusade.
- Jerusalem taken
- Civilians slaughtered
-Crusader states established
Which king is associated with the development of English common law?
Henry II
What percentage of Europe was killed in the Black Plague?
50-70%
Name the three claimants to the English throne in 1066.
Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada, and William of Normandy
Due to their impatience, 100,000 people decided to march to the Holy Land completely unprepared in 1096 in this event...
People's Crusade
What was the main cause of the Second Crusade?
Muslim Jihad took Edessa (Crusader state)
Name one right given by the Magna Carta
- Habeas Corpus
- Limit the power of the king
- Council of nobles/clergy to oversee king
- Due Process of Law
This peasant girl turned the tide of the 100 year's war and was burned at the stake for being a heretic
St. Joan of Arc
Who won the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conqueror
Which religious group faced persecution during the early Crusades?
The Jews
Which European nations were a part of the Third Crusade?
1. England
2. France
3. Holy Roman Empire
Which Archbishop of Canterbury had conflicts with Henry II?
St. Thomas Becket
Name at least 2 technologies invented during the 100 Year's War
1. English Longbow
2. heavy plate armor
3. Cannon
What famous tapestry depicts the events leading up to and including the battle?
Bayeux Tapestry
This Muslim leader united Muslims and conquered Jerusalem before the Third Crusade
Saladin
Which Italian city was established as a major trading port as a result of the 4th Crusade?
Venice
Which king was compelled to sign the Magna Carta? (must include at least one nickname)
John (the Only; Lackland; Softsword)
Who won the battle of Agincourt? Bonus: what king personally fought in the battle?
The English, Henry V
Which bishop is prominently featured in the Bayeux Tapestry?
Bishop Odo (William's brother)
Which Crusade involved the attack on Constantinople instead of the Holy Land?
4th Crusade
This Crusader died while trying to cross a stream
What does Magna Carta mean?
Great Charter / Big document/paper
Which Turkish sultan successfully took Constantinople in 1453?
Mehmet II...with cannons