People
Leader of the Catholic Church
The Pope
Over a 4 year period this event killed millions in Europe
This religion helped create the culture of Europe
Christianity
Peasants worked the land in exchange for __________
Protection
Japan's geography is made up of many __________
Islands
What city was being fought over during the Crusades?
Jerusalem
King and Queen of Spain
Ferdinand and Isabella
This century-long event helped define the boundaries of England and France
The Hundred Years War
Samurai Code of Honor was called...
Bushido
In Japan this person was merely a figurehead and had no power
The Emperor
Japan borrowed it's writing (characters) from this country
China
Why was the Catholic Church so powerful?
Church controlled Christianity
It had power over Kings and Queens
They could determine who goes to heaven/hell
Who were the Normans?
French Vikings
Series of wars to expel Muslims from Spain
Reconquista
Name 2 things that begin to decline with the shift to the manorial system and feudalism
education
literacy
trade
cities
Title of military dictator in Japan
Shogun
**Double Points**
What industry was the foundation of the Japanese economy?
Fishing
The marriage of Isabella and Ferdinand formed what country?
Spain
*Double Points!*
This leader was illiterate but promoted education
Charlemagne
The Middle Ages was known for a regression in what?
Knowledge
*DOUBLE POINTS*
This made judges apply laws equally across England
Common Law
These two classes were at the bottom of the Japanese Feudal System
Artisans and Merchants
How could a samurai regain their honor after a defeat in battle?
What is the special word for this?
Ritual suicide
Seppuku
What is the result of the Battle of Hastings?
Normans unite and conquer England
Conquered and united England
William the Conqueror
The decline of Feudalism and the rise of wealthy, powerful peasants are effects of what event?
The Black Death
The signing of this limited the power of the king
The Magna Carta
What person received land and protection in exchange for loyalty and military service?
Lord/Vassal
Japan's island location provided a natural defense against _________
Invasion
What are the 2 roles of the English Parliament?
Pass taxes
Impose laws