Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine empire reached its greatest size under
Justinian
Which of the following is credited to Charlemagne?
- the defeat of the Muslims at the Battle of Tours
- the development of feudalism
- the development of banking
- the revival of Latin learning
- the revival of Latin learning
true or false: Chivalry allowed knights to attack another knight before the opponent had a chance to put on his armor.
false
Capital is best defined as
money for investment
define Crusades
Religious wars fought over the Holy Land
A major conflict between the Holy Roman emperors and the popes concerned what?
who would appoint bishops.
define epidemic
An outbreak of rapid-spreading disease
why was Constantinople's location important?
was located between Europe and Asia and became an important trade center.
Besides raiding, what roles did Vikings have in society?
seafarers, farmers, craftsmen, and traders
define feudal contract
relationship between a lord and a vassal
Define Guild
Association formed by merchants and artisans
What was the chief goal of the Crusades?
free the holy land
why was the Magna Carta important?
It asserted that the monarch must obey the law
Why is Joan of Arc remembered?
She led the French to victories against the English in the Hundred Years' War.
The Byzantine empire preserved the cultural heritage of____________.
Greece and Rome
Which Frankish king converted to Christianity and gained support from the pope?
Clovis
define Feudalism
System in which lords granted land in
exchange for service
Which technology contributed to the increased food supply?
Iron plows, Horse Harnesses, and three-field system
which crusade was the most successful?
First Crusade
Define Common law
A legal system based on custom and court rulings
How was the economy impacted by the plague?
- As workers and employers died, production slowed dramatically
- Surviving workers demanded higher wages
- The cost of labor rose and prices soared across Europe
What was the name of Justinian's collection of laws?
Corpus Juris Civilis
Who led the Franks against the Muslim army at the Battle of Tours?
Charles Martel
Under feudalism, lords granted land to vassals in exchange for which of the following?
Directly from the notes "The lord promised to protect his vassal and in return the vassal pledged loyalty to his lord along with 40 days of military service each year."
Because of trade on old Roman roads what was introduced?
spices from Asia and the Middle East were introduced.
The Inquisition succeeded in doing what?
forcing non-Christians out of Spain.
who won the Battle of Hastings? (country and ruler)
England who was led by William the Conqueror
How did the black death cause a social decline?
- The terror of the plague led people to turn toward magic and witchcraft as they searched for explanations and solutions.
- People also fled the cities because no way to stop the disease had been found.
- some Christians blamed Jews for poisoning wells, which resulted in thousands of Jews being murdered.