Vocabulary
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What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
Who was the Frankish King who untied all the Frank tribes?
Clovis I
What document limited the power of the king in England?
Magna Carta
What was the knights code of conducted called?
chivalry
Emperor that moved the capital of the Byzantine Empire to Byzantium.
Constantine the Great
The emperor who wanted to bring back prosperity to western Rome was who?
Justinian I
When was Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo II?
Christmas Day
A series of religious battles against the Muslims for the Holy Land was called what?
The Crusades
Who won the Battle of Hastings and claimed England for himself?
William the Conqueror
The division of the church 1054, that split it into the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church
The Great Schism
The rewriting of Roman Law to make it clearer and fairer.
Justinian's Code
The bubonic plage started in what continent?
Asia
What system improved agriculture in the late Middle Ages?
The three field system
Due to the Muslims advancements in technology, literature and language, what started popping up in Europe to revive learning?
Universities
A lesser lord who is given land by the king in exchange for loyalty.
Vassal
Why was the capital of Byzantine Empire prosperous throughout the duration of the empire?
(There are two acceptable answers)
1. In the middle of the trade routes
2. Easily defendable
Which group was most affected by the bubonic plage?
Merchants
Organizations of individuals with same occupation who would work to improve conditions of its members. Helped create the middle class.
Guilds
-Helping the poor
-missionary work
-schools and hospitals
-moral advice
is all part of what in the church?
monastery system
The removal of Muslims from Spain during the crusades was called what?
Reconquista
What was the major conflict when Charlemagne was crowned the Holy Roman Emperor?
Byzantine emperor considered themselves roman so now there were two emperors of the Romans.
What was the hierarchy of the Feudal system
1. King
2. Lords/ Vassals
3. Knight
4. Peasants/ Serf
Vaulted ceiling and flying buttresses are a part of what kind of architecture?
Gothic Architecture
How did the church unify Western Europe?
(4 possible answer)
1. Social center for followers
2. Helped local community/ missionary work
3. Church calendar developed
4. Monastery system