Roman Around
The Romans dealt with these people living inside their borders and even holding military positions.
Who are the Germanic Tribes?
This man refused the title of King of Jerusalem because he would not wear a crown of gold when his Savior wore a crown of thorns there.
Who is Godfrey of Bouillon?
This tragedy killed the heir to the throne and led to the "Anarchy."
What is the White Ship Disaster?
This famous 15th century figure believed God had chosen her to lead France to victory in its long-running war with England.
Who is Joan of Arc?
The builder of the Tower of London
Who is William the Conqueror?
This man was excommunicated by St. Ambrose for allowing a massacre.
Who is Theodosius?
Queen Eleanor and King Louis led this crusade to help her Uncle Raymond in Antioch.
What is the Second Crusade?
He believed he had a right to the French throne because his grandfather was King of France, and he was the closest male relative.
Who was Edward III?
Frankish “do nothing kings” yielded their power to advisors known as...
What is "Mayors of the Palace?"
This man kept a journal written in secret code alongside observational, sometimes scientific, drawings.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
Constantine wanted to name this new capital of the Roman Empire "Second Rome."
What is Constantinople?
This Holy Roman Emperor died on the Third Crusade.
Who is Frederick Barbarossa?
Henry II complained about this Archbishop of Canterbury thereby setting into motion this man's murder.
Who is Thomas Beckett?
Charles Martel led his Frankish troops to victory in 732 against the Umayyad Caliphate into this battle.
What is the Battle of Tours?
This is the name for the dungeon where they "forgot" about the prisoner.
What is an "oubliette?"
Justinian is known for these three things.
What is 1) Justinian Code 2) quelling the Nika Riots, and 3) building the Hagia Sophia?
This ruler of the Muslims, Sultan of Egypt, battled King Richard the Lionheart during the 3rd Crusade.
Who is Saladin?
The last Anglo-Saxon kingdom that resisted Viking conquest
What is Wessex?
This was the law that split any inheritance equally among the sons of a family.
What is Salic Law?
Faith, Prayer, Fasting, Pilgrimage, Charity
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
The final Western Roman Emperor
Who is Romulus Augustulus?
Peter the Hermit and Walter the Penniless
Who led the People's Crusade (1st)?
This priest was sent by Pope Gregory to spread the gospel to the British Isles in 597.
Who is Augustine of Canterbury?
This is the battle in which the heroes Oliver and Roland fight in the "Song of Roland"
What is the Battle of Ronceveau?
This French cathedral is the burial site of many kings such as Clovis and Saint Louis
What is St. Denis?