Early Middle Ages
Who was the first person to be crowned Roman Emperor by the Pope?
Charlemagne
What two North African Empires held power in Iberia in the High Middle Ages?
The Almoravids and the Almohad Caliphate
What type of arch is seen in Gothic Architecture?
Pointed Arch
What is a demographic desert?
A place with very low population density
What type of layout do medieval cities have?
Irregular
What was the language of the Byzantine Empire?
Greek
What is the meaning of the word "demesne?"
Land controlled directly by the lord worked by serfs
What was created to help protect traders from being robbed?
Promissory Notes
What is the difference between natural increase and real growth?
Natural increase is birth rate-death rate, real growth is natural increase+net immigration
What is the largest city in the world?
Tokyo
Name three Germanic tribes that invaded the Roman Empire
Franks, Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Vandals, Anglo-Saxons
What were two ways that the Church made money in the Middle Ages?
Tithe and donations from nobles
What were two problems in medieval cities?
Fires and lack of hygiene
What parts of Spain have the highest density?
Industrial areas, areas on the coast, the capital
Where are dispersed settlements likely to be found?
Mountainous or hilly land, or places with heavy agriculture
What two major empires weakened each other before the Arab invasions?
The Byzantine and Persian Empires
What were the two types of regular clergy?
What social class were most university students from?
Bourgeoise
What areas see many immigrants migrating for economic reasons?
Why do conurbations form?
What empire do lowercase letters come from?
The Carolingian Empire (Carolingian Miniscule)
How did Viking raids contribute to the development of feudalism?
Raids across large areas required local defense that the king could not personally provide everywhere
What was the economic effect of the decreased population due to the Black Death?
Higher pay for workers, lower prices for land
Why is Europe so densely populated?
Historical settlement, industrial resources, immigration
Why are rural areas being depopulated in Spain?