William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror was the Norman duke who took this country from the Saxons.
England
What was the first major division in the Church called?
East-West Schism
What does the cry Deus Vult mean?
"God wills it"
Why was feudalism important to European culture?
It provided social stability and protection from outside attack.
What does the word "cathedra" mean?
"chair"
William the Conqueror conquered England by winning this Battle.
Battle of Hastings
This Crusade successfully recaptured Jerusalem
The First Crusade
This crusade disintegrated before it reached the Holy Land.
The Children's Crusade
Who was at the top of the feudal system?
The king
Until the 12th century, most church buildings were built in a style called the _____________ style.
Romanesque
The battle in which England was conquered took place in which year(s):
a. 1054 AD
b. 1066 AD
c. Beginning around 1100 AD
b. 1066 AD
Losing Jerusalem to Saladin inspired this Crusade.
The Third Crusade
This crusade was launched to give assistance to Christians in Jerusalem.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Second Crusade
What were the dates for the Feudal System?
a. 1095-c. 1250 AD
b. Beginning around 1100 AD
c. c. 1000-1400 AD
c. 1000-1400 AD
What was the name of the new architectural style introduced in the Middle Ages (after the 12th century)?
Gothic style
The part of France given to the Norsemen or Vikings by the French king and held for several centuries as a duchy of France was called this.
Normandy
What two branches of the Church exist today as a result of the first major division in the Church?
The Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church
List two NEW reasons people participated in Crusades.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, recapture pilgrimage sites, strike back at those who dishonored Christ's name, receive an indulgence, and acquire land
Who was at the bottom of the feudal system?
Serfs
What were the defining features of the new architectural style introduced in the Middle Ages?
buttresses, tall windows, and floor plans laid out in the shape of a cross
William the Conqueror was a descendant of which famous Viking who shares a name with a candy?
Rollo the Viking
What were the two main reasons for the East-West Schism?
Church government differences and theological controversy concerning the Holy Spirit
List THREE reasons people participated in Crusades.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, recapture pilgrimage sites, strike back at those who dishonored Christ's name, receive an indulgence, and acquire land
List the four "vassal" roles in the middle of the feudal system (all the roles minus those at the top and those at the bottom).
vassals, sub vassals, knights, freemen
What are two famous examples of the new Middle Ages church style?
Westminster, Notre Dame, Cologne, and cathedral at Ulm