Roman Empires
True or False?
The Western Roman Empire, Eastern Roman Empire, and the Holy Roman Empire all existed at the same time.
False!
Western: ended in 476
Eastern: 330 - 1453
Holy: 800 - 1806
Most European countries converted to what religion during the Medieval Era?
Christianity
Which of the four Cruades successfully captured the Holy Land and the city of Jerusalem for Christianity?
The 1st Crusade - Pope Urban II's
Feudalism was the idea that society was broken into these 4 groups
King, Lords, Knights, Peasants
In the 400s, the Ostrogoths attacked the Western Roman Empire, partially because they were running away from this this warlord from the East
Attila the Hun
A movement, with Martin Luther as one of its leaders, that tried to change religion in Europe to better match what the Bible said
The Reformation
Describe the relationship between the Holy Roman Empire & The Pope throughout the Middle Ages
It's complicated, including periods of mutual alliances, neutrality, warfare, and even an attempted assassination in the 1500s
Who turned the tide of the Hundred Years War in favor of France & at what battle?
Joan of Arc at The Battle of Orleans (Nickname: The Maid of Orleans)
Friday is named after which Norse God?
Freya
What is one reason the Ottomans wanted Constantinople so badly?
Excellent trade route with control over the Black Sea via the Bosporous Strait and it also was a key point along the Silk Road. It straddles 2 countries and cultures.
Who was the first Holy Roman Emperor and what impacts has he left on modern-day?
Charlamagne. Mandatory Education, counties, religious effects
At the Fall of Constantinople, which two empires fought each other AND what religion did each empire represent?
Byzantine - Christianity, Ottomans - Islam
Christians, Ferdinand & Isabella I won this struggle against the Muslims in 1492.
The Reconquista
This document limited the power of kings and gave the common people more rights. It became an inspiration for our American Constitution many years later
The Magna Carta
What were 3 outcomes of the Age of Exploration?
More Accurate maps, Gunpowder Revolution, Imperial takeovers, EUROPEAN countries became dominant world powers, etc...
Which Roman Empire utilized aqueducts for clean bathing and drinking water first?
Western Roman Empire
The Reformation & Counter-Reformation both greatly benefitted from this technology created by this man.
Johannes Gutenburg's Printing Press
Name 1 complicated war that took place over a long period of time and incorporated a wide variety of people, allegiances, and battles. Convince me using evidence about why it was complicated.
The Hundred Years War OR The Wars of the Roses
Elizabeth the I sponsored this famous playwright. Who is he and what are two of his plays?
Hamlet, Taming of the Shrew, McBeth, Othello, and many others....
What are three aspects of Mercantilism?
Economic system, goal of unify/enrich home country, strict government regulation, foreign trade monopoly established(British East India Company), more exports than Imports
Name the 3 members of the Carolingian dynasty and explain how all 3 are linked to the start of the Holy Roman Empire.
Charles Martel - Battle of Tours (Mayor of Palace). Pepin the Short - Sole Ruler of France, Papal State formation in the Pope. Charlamagne - Mandatory Education, Standardized Christian practices, Missi Dominci, 1st Holy Roman Emperor
Pope Urban II called the 1st Crusade. Explain 3 different groups that assaulted the Holy Land and describe their level of success.
Siege of Xerigordos - Reinald of Broyes. The People's Crusade - Peter the Hermit Main Army - Took Jerusalem
Put the following 7 fights in Chronological order: 100 Years War, The 1st Crusade, Raiding of Lindisfarne, Battle of Tours, Attila invades Europe, Kublai Khan maxes out Mongol Empire, Wars of the Roses
1. Attila (mid-400s), Tours (732), Lindisfarne (793), 1st Crusade (1096-1099), Kublai Khan (Late 1200s), 100 Years (1337-1453), Roses (1455-1487)
Name 1 philosopher and 1 scientist of the Enlightenment and what they thought/discovered.
Hobbes - Absolute Monarchy, Locke - Social Contract, Adam Smith - Invisible Hand, Mary Wollstonecraft - Women's/Kid's rights, Renee Descartes - Cartisian Coordinates + Scientists
Describe Viking Culture. Mention their music, funerals, ships, and ship construction.
Raiding, Trading Exploring. Skalds. Funeral Pyres. Longboats