Reconquista
This was the centuries-long struggle of the Spanish Christians to retake their lands from the Moors.
What is the "Reconquista?"
A "hagiography" is this type of literature.
What is a story that tells about the lives, virtues and miracles of Saints.
These were two important cities in medieval Europe.
What were London and Paris?
Robin's parents expected him to take up this occupation.
What is knighthood?
This sweet treat is most commonly given on Valentine's Day.
What is chocolate?
This is what the Greek pilgrim saw in a vision.
What was a vision of Saint James in armor who said King Fernando would have the keys to Coimbra.
This type of story is one in which a person faced some test of his character or had to overcome some trial to prove his worth.
What is a "medieval romance?"
The medieval world was primarily urban. True or False.
What is false?
Brother Luke teaches Robin these skills.
What is swimming, whittling, reading.
Cupid uses this to make people fall in love.
What is a bow and arrow?
This was the last Moorish city to be conquered by the Spaniards.
What was Granada?
This term means all the written works that a civilization produces.
What is "literature?"
This describes the condition of the roads in medieval Europe.
What is bad condition, rutted, wagon trails, impassable when it rains.
Brother Luke frequently uses Robin's frailty to remind him of this.
What is "there is a Door in every wall."
This planet is known as the "planet of love" because it's named for the Roman goddess of love.
What is Venus?
This is one way that Christians in Andalusia suffered under their Muslim rulers.
The knight, Roland, served this King.
Who was Charlemagne?
Medieval farming fields were shaped in this way.
What is long and narrow, like strips.
Sir Peter's castle was being attacked by this group of people.
Who are the Welsh?
This is the most popular flower to give on Valentine's day.
What is a rose?
The Kingdom of Asturias was significant in Spain for this reason.
This is the name for a person who would wander around the country and recite poems for the nobility, often accompanied by a lute or some musical instrument.
What is a "troubadour?"
Medieval villagers organized their time in this way.
What is by the tolling of the abbey bells.
The word "slatternly" means this.
What is sloppy, dirty, untidy.
Saint Valentine was martyred in this way.
What is beheaded?