Important terms of Medieval Europe
A code or strict set of rules and expectations for a knight
Chivalry
How many groups was the English Parliament composed of?
2-The House of Lords, and the House of Commons
Who led the French in the Hundred Years' War?
Joan of Arc
The development of these increased literacy and trained people for occupations in Europe
Universities
How was the bacteria that caused the Black Death spread?
Rats and their fleas
A group of local citizens who would make up a list of accusations
Jury
What document set an important historical precedent that other documents have followed?
Magna Carta
Organized his empire into districts to increase central authority and maintain peace
Charlemagne
What were Jewish people required to wear for identification?
Yellow badges
How was the bacteria that caused the Black Death spread?
Rats and their fleas
An economic system in which a landowner would allow fiefs to live and support themselves off the land in exchange for military aid
Feudalism
Who was trying to regain control of the Iberian Peninsula from the Muslims?
Christians
Developed circuit courts in England
Henry II
What were the 2 types of architecture prevalent in Medieval Europe?
Romanesque and Gothic
What new weapon did the English use against the French in the Hundred Years' War?
Long bows
Common spoken languages of the people
Vernacular
The association between the German and Italian states
Holy Roman Empire
"Vicar of Christ" claiming authority over church and state
Pope Innocent III
What new idea was introduced to music?
Harmony
What led to the deaths of the Great Famine? (2 things)
Starvation and Illness
Decree that placed church property out of bounds for fighting
Peace of God
What was the method of choosing a new king in the Holy Roman Empire?
Dukes elected a king from among themselves
Laid the foundation for a strong monarchy in England
William the Conqueror
What contributions did Jewish people make in Medieval times?
Economic and Cultural
trade, moneylending, medicine, philosophy, literature
What started the Great Famine? (2 things)
Heavy rain and cool temperatures