RANDOM
What is the definition of an Empire?
A group of countries ruled over by a single monarch (king or queen)
Where is Constantinople located (modern day)
Istanbul
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Name the 3 claimants to the English throne AND tell me who won the Battle of Hastings.
Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson, William Duke of Normandy (AKA William the Conqueror.
William won the Battle of Hastings.
Name the 4 major challenges to medieval monarchs
Family (Dynasty), Peasants, Politicians, The Church
Name a word that describes a religious journey.
Pilgrimmage
Name the part of the afterlife where people 'wait' around and wash their sins away.
Purgatory
What is a caliph?
Political / religious leader of the Islamic empire
Motte and Bailey castles
Norman Churches
What are 3 challenges a monarch may face in the peasants category?
Disease
People being unhappy
Lack of food
The ________ were a group of noblemen who advised the King.
The Witan
What year was the Peasants Revolt?
1381
Name the trade route that connected empires.
The silk roads
Tell me all of the levels of the feudal system. Why would this system benefit William.
King, Barons, Knights, Peasants
What are 2 challenges a monarch may face in the family (dynasty) category?
- threat of someone stealing the throne
- trying to keep your succession strong (having a boy)
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A _____________ is an informed opinion about what the past was like.
"The church was incredibly powerful. Religion was involved in all aspects of life. Even in death, many citizens donated their land to the church in hopes of receiving a place in heaven."
Interpretation A: An adapted extract from 'The Church of Medieval England 416-1501, by John Gramm
'The Church of Medieval England 416-1501, by John Gramm
"The House of Wisdom was a centre of learning in Baghdad. Islamic scholars often met there to share knowledge gathered from around the world, as well as record it onto scrolls."
A paragraph taken from Medieval Baghdad, the House of Wisdom. Written by an 8th Century Arabic Scholar.
Medieval Baghdad, the House of Wisdom. Written by an 8th Century Arabic Scholar.
What was the Harrying of the North? (At least 4 points)
William wanted to crush an uprising in the north, killed their animals, killed people, burnt their crops,
What was the bubonic plague? How do you get it?
Most common form of plague, caused by the bite of an infected flea.
Reached England in June 1348
What does the term excommunicate mean? Give an example.
The power to expel (get rid of) someone from the church (example the Pope could expel the King)
Describe a period of time called "The Anarchy" in England. What happened and who was involved... what was the end result?
Civil war between Stephen and Matilda. Stephen becomes King but chooses Matilda's son Henry as his heir.
Describe the process of how information reaches / stored / kept in the House of Wisdom
Gathered by scholars and returned to Baghdad, read, transferred onto scrolls, kept in a dry area.
Why was William Duke of Normandy such a successful ruler?
- used fear, terror to control (harrying of the north)
- feudal system
- castles
What was the Magna Carta and what year did it come into effect?
Issued in 1215 - it was the first document put into effect that said the King was not above the law.
What does the Divine Right of Kings mean?
The belief that the King was chosen by god and was of a higher power. (rule however he wants)