England: 1066
One of the main reason Feudalism begins to decline is because loyalty is...
Personal
The Investiture Controversy was a dispute over...
who appoints bishops, kings or the Church
_______language replaces Latin in daily life and government
Greek
Powerful southern French noble with resources & one of oldest and most experienced leaders
Raymond of Toulouse
This May holiday commemorates the Mexican Army's victory at the Battle of Puebla.
Cinco de Mayo
This Earl of Wessex was chosen by Nobles in 1066 for the throne
Harold Godwinson
The _____ reforms are an attempt to freed Monasteries from local rule
Cluniac
The new capital in the east is located on what water passage.
Bosporus Strait
Frankish noble from region of Lorraine
Godfrey of Bouillon
What is the only word in the English dictionary that end in "mt"
Dreamt
What was William of Normandy's claim to the throne?
A promise given to him by Edward for their relationship in France
After the excommunication of Henry IV this group begins challenging for the throne.
German Nobles
This Roman emperor splits the empire in half in order to make rule easier.
Diocletian
Pope Urban II offers these, the removal of punishment for sins
indulgences
Where is the heart of a shrimp located?
In its head
Harold Hardrada was the king of what modern day country?
Norway
William the Conqueror dies in this year.
1087
Hagia Sophia means ______ when translated
Holy Wisdom
The Pope Responds at the Council of _____
Clermont
What food when eaten as a leftover has increased health benefits?
Pasta, Resistant starch has been linked to improved blood sugar control and better gut health
Harold Godwinson becomes King and first marches North to defeat Hardrada at this bridge.
Stamford Bridge
Canossa, where Henry IV travels to meet the Pope in order to lift his excommunication is located in.
Northern Italy
Theodora = powerful and influential empress once said...
"better to die as ______ than _______"
Ruler, Flee
The Siege of Antioch stretched across 1097-1098, which months was it?
October 20/21, 1097 to June 28, 1098
These two major (non-big 4 sports) sporting events are held during the month of May
Kentucky Derby & Indy 500