Early Medieval
This event marks the beginning of the Middle Ages.
What is the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
For a brief time, this Frankish king unified most of Europe as the first "Holy Roman Emperor"
Who was Charlemagne?
These wars were a series of raids into the middle east to attempt to reclaim the Holy Lands from the Muslims.
What are the Crusades?
What is the Hundred Years War
During the early middle ages, Europe developed this system of multiple small governments.
What is the feudal system?
The Cathedral of Notre Dame is an example of this style of architecture!
What is Gothic Architecture
These trials were common in Europe until 1217. They were presided over by priests, and relied on Divine Justice rather than logic.
What are Trials by Ordeal? (Trial by Fire, Trial by Water, etc)
In 1346 this disease spread throughout Europe killing roughly 25 million people.
In feudalism, Kings gave land to various nobles in exchange for these.
What are, soldiers, grain, and taxes.
Crowned Charlemagne as "Holy Roman Emperor"
In 1212 this crusade began, but failed miserably.
These wandering musicians were the first to write on secular themes and in the vernacular language.
Who were the troubadours?
In a feudal estate, this building was the home of the Lord or noble.
What is the Manor house.
This organization was the center of Medieval life and even controlled their judicial systems and influenced the rise and fall of rulers.
What is the Church?
These were nobles who pledged their loyalty to a particular Lord or King and they served as highly trained soldiers on horseback.
Who were knights?
This was called the "Western Schism" or the "Papal Schism" of 1378, and had this effect on European views.
What is a disagreement among the Catholic church when there were 3 different Popes, all claiming to be the one true pope. It caused the church to be viewed as corrupt and the people to lose faith in the systems of the Catholic church.
Who were knights?
This important document was signed by King John of England and protected the rights of the citizens.
What is the Magna Carta?
All church services, prayer, sacred music, and scripture reading were done in this language.
What is Latin
A brave young woman who led the French army to an important victory during the Hundred Years War
Who was Joan of Arc