Rome
The part of the Roman Empire that fell in 476
What is the Eastern Roman Empire?
Monks and Hermits reject the world.
What would someone do if there was temptation and war in the world, when they just wanted to live a life of books and prayer?
The Viking religion.
What is old Norse religion?
He was Charlemagne's father, crowned king in 754 by the pope.
Who was Pepin the Short?
The one who wanted help from the lord.
Who is the vassal?
The different tribes that attacked the Roman Empire.
Who were the barbarian tribes: Vandals, Burgundians; Visigoths and Ostrogoths?
the journey from Mecca to Medina made in 622.
What is the Hegira?
Two symbols for the Vikings.
What are dragons and snakes?
She was an unpopular ruler because she was a woman. She was cousin to King Stephen.
Who was Queen Matilda
How long you are required to defend your lord if he was fighting a defensive war.
What must you do as long as necessary?
He became ruler in 306. He converted to Christianity after seeing a flying cross that said "by this thou shall conquer". He legalized Christianity in 330 and then made the capital of the Eastern Empire Byzantium, now known as Istanbul.
Who was Constantine?
He was the archbishop of Canterbury. He was friends with King Henry the II until Henry wanted to limit church power. Then he was killed for disagreeing with Henry.
Who was Thomas Becket?
The leader of the Normans when the English were attacked and defeated in 1066.
Who was William the Conqueror?
He was nicer than his cousin, who had the real claim to the throne. For this reason nobles swore allegiance to him instead of his cousin.
Who was King Stephen?
The lord of a nobleman.
What is a king?
He came into power in 284. Then he split the Empire into two parts. He was a great persecutor of Christians.
Who was Diocletian?
He defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Tours in 732.
Who was Charles Martel?
Viking god of love.
Who was Freya?
Though he was chosen by the nobles in France, he was not respected as king.
Who was Hugh Capet?
The days a week, at least, that you couldn't fight.
What is Friday through Sunday?
He was a Germanic chief. He captured Romulus Augustulus.
Who was Odovacer?
He was elected Pope Gregory VII by the cardinals in 1059.
Who was Hildebrand?
He named his discovery in Vinland.
Who was Leif Ericson
Only living son of Charlemagne, heir to his throne.
Who was Lois III?
The Feudal System.
(in detail)
What is a system where people live in fear of each other, so in order to get food and clothing, the vassal trusts his lord to provide him with food and clothing, and in return promises to serve him all his life.