Religion
Who oversaw the functioning of the entire Christian Church in Europe?
The Pope
During the mass printing of Charlemagne’s reign, what new style of writing emerged?
Carolingian miniscule
During the High Middle Ages, all lords and vassals were unknowingly fighting to protect what social class?
Peasants
Castles were primarily created to serve what purpose?
Military stronghold
After Charlemagne’s death, Louis Charlemagne’s _________________ took his place.
Son
In addition to being a religious center for all monks, monasteries stored what item?
Books
Beautifully designed book pages that seemed to glow from their silver and golden lettering were known as:
Illuminated manuscripts
Most _______________ were bound to the land of a manor by a contract.
Serfs/Peasants
What was the most common fighting tool for a Medieval knight?
Lance
Charlemagne’s territory eventually covered almost all of what former empire?
Western Rome
The battle by Christians against Muslims to retake the Hold Land was known as...
The Crusades
What material was replaced with bound books during Charlemagne's reign?
Papyrus
The section of land granted to a lord to rule over that was completely self-sufficient was called a:
Manor
What weapon was introduced by Europe during the Hundred Years War?
Longbow
When Charlemagne traveled to the pope in 800 CE to have his son baptized, the pope surprised Charlemagne with what title?
Emperor of the Romans
What monastic crusade group was created to take care of the ill and wounded?
The Knights of Hospitallier
What happened to the extra food and materials created on a manor?
They were sold by the lord for a profit
What product was introduced in 1326, most likely from Chinese influence?
The time period between the European classical period and the Renaissance is known as:
The Middle Ages
What was one of the most well-known monastic crusade group that guided pilgrims to the Holy Land?
The Knights of Templar
Name one possible punishment or outcome for a vassal who refused to fight for their lord.
Excommunication, Financial Trouble, Social Rejection, Legal Action
Use three words to describe the living conditions of a castle.
Smelly, Cold, Damp, Cramped
Frankish king Charlemagne was also known as...
Charles the Great