7.1
Justinian contributed to the flourishing of the Byzantine empire after Rome’s decline by __________.
reforming the laws of ancient Rome.
What was the most common way Christianity spread across Europe?
Traveling friars lived and preached among the common people.
What was the Crusades’ most lasting influence on life in Europe?
The Crusades brought new ideas and goods to Europe.
How did new knowledge based on Aristotle and other Greek thinkers pose a challenge to Christian scholars?
New ideas based on things outside the Church teachings were sometimes viewed with suspicion.
Who is Mrs. Summers's favorite Sesame Street character?
Grover
How did Justinian’s Code influence Western political and legal traditions?
It codified many legal principles that many legal systems still use today
How did monks and nuns contribute to learning and intellectual life?
They preserved the Latin language; studied science and mathematics; copied and preserved ancient works.
What was the end result of Queen Isabella’s efforts to bring religious unity to Spain?
Jews and Muslims were forced to leave Spain.
How did epic poems reflect the culture of medieval Europe?
They reflected themes of loyalty and heroism that were prized in Europe.
June
How did the fall of Rome impact Western Europe?
Trade slowed greatly, and Western Europe became politically divided.
What was the role of the popes in the Middle Ages?
They were spiritual leaders who also exercised secular power.
How was the Church an obstacle to monarchs who wanted more power?
The Church challenged monarchs’ attempts to control the clergy.
What did tapestries and stained glass windows have in common?
Both told important stories (usually biblical) to an illiterate audience.
Mrs. Summers has two pets. What are their names?
Moneypenny (cat) and Cornelius (corn snake)
How did Germanic tribes carve Europe into small kingdoms?
Germanic kings waged wars of conquest over each other.
Which Church used icons in Church teachings and worship?
the medieval Eastern Orthodox Church
The Magna Carta was important because it established _______________.
The principle even that the monarch must obey the law.
How did the development of universities affect wealthy townspeople, who were not members of the nobility?
It provided them an opportunity for advancement.
What state is Mrs. Summers from originally?
Maine
What was the significance of Pope Leo III’s crowning of Charlemagne as the Emperor of the Romans?
It brought back the idea of uniting all of Christendom.
Why was the invasion of the Byzantine empire by the Seljuk Turks significant?
It prompted the first of the Crusades.
How did Pope Innocent III challenge the power of Europe’s monarchs?
He stated that the pope was second only to God.
Why were Byzantine scholars so important to Western Europe?
They helped preserve ancient Greek and Roman ideas.
What is Mrs. Summers's favorite dessert?
Pie - any flavor!