Important People of the Middle Ages
Roman Catholic Church
Civilization and Cultures of Middle Ages
Conquest and Calamities
100
Which ruler supported a revival of learning and made monasteries the centers of Western knowledge?
King Charlemagne
100
Who were the religious leaders that rose to power both in the church and state between the 5th to the 13th century.
Popes
100
What was the code that knights followed as a "code" of honor?
Chivalry
100
Name one of the causes that contribued to the Great Famine of 1315
1. Spoilage of crops
2. Heavy and Consistent Rains
3. Salt became scarce
200
Which English king was forced to sign the Magna Carta after demanding excessive taxes and abusing his power?
King John (1199 - 1216)
200
What is the name of the holy buildings were many gothic and abstract art were portrayed?
Cathedrals
200
What is the name of the center of learning where monks would teach citizens how to read the bible?
Monasteries
200
Who was the Hundred Year War against? Who won the War?
France vs. England
France won
300
Under which pope did the papacy reach its peak?
Pope Innocent III
300
What are some of the reasons the Roman Church rose in power eventually resulting with the Pope claiming the title of emperor of Rome in the beginning of the 13th century.
- Many Popes brought "holy victory" to their people conquering barbarians and neighboring territories.
- People believed that the pope was a saint and a direct messengers from God to the people.
300
During an age of feudalism in the Middle Ages people lived in a ________ (5th-11th century), however during the decline of feudalism civilization transitioned to into __________ (15th century).
Manors during Middle Ages:
Towns in the Medieval Ages:
300
What were some of the significant results after the Black Death in the 13th century?
1. 25-30 MILLION deaths!!! :( RIP
2. People lost faith in the Roman Church and turned to other places for answers.
3. People blamed the Jews for the calamity.
4. A period of immorality and rise of crime.
400
Which pope called for the liberation of the Holy Land to defeat the infidels?
Pope Urban II
400
What caused the fall of power of the Roman Church during the Middle Ages in the end of the 13th century?
People lost faith in the Roman Church after they failed to help citizens during the Black Death and even had important figures of the church, such as bishops, die from the plague. People began looking to other places for answers leading to a movement towards nationalism.
400
What are three reasons for the decline of feudalism during the 12th-15th century?
1. Medieval Warm Period
2. Development of new farming tools
3. New trade routes
4. Town Charter
5. Common Law
400
What kind of pandemic was the Black Death. Why is this significant?
The Black Death was a bacteria based pandemic which meant that it spread quickly and efficiently through rodents and lack of proper hygiene to counter the disease.
500
Put the following Frankish kings in order and explain what they contributed towards expanding their kingdom:
Charlemagne, Carloman, Clovis, Pepin II, Pepin the Short, Charles Martel
Clovis (481): Combined several kingdoms under God's name and divided his kingdom among his four sons.
Pepin II (687 - 714): Mayor of the palace uniting neighboring territories into one.
Charles Martel (718 - 751): Expanded the united kingdom.
Pepin the Short (741 - 751): Received the title of king under the permission of the pope.
Carloman: Mayor of the palace and ruled with his brother Charles/Charlemagne.
Charlemagne (768 - 815): Became the sole ruler and proclaimed the title Roman emperor in 800 Christmas day.
500
Name and explain five of the seven Roman Catholic Sacraments
1. Baptism
2. Confirmation
3. Confession/Penance
4. Communion
5. Matrimony
6: Holy Orders
7. Last Rites
500
Name 5 developments/new concepts that emerged from the population growth of the 11th century after the Crusades.
1. Middle Class
2. Universities/Liberal Arts
3. Banks/Letter of Credit
4. Trade Routes
5. Technological Innovations (cannons, crossbows, armor, water mills, horse collar, Arabic numerals, windmills)
6. Literature (vernacular, expansion of Greek language, poems, books)
500
What are three reasons that led to the victory of the Hundred Year War?
1. Joan of Arc
2. Long Range Tactics (bows)
3. Pandemic hitting England
4. France were fighting for their own lands.