Pope's ability to cast out people from the Church
What is excommunicate?
King of the Franks, brilliant warrior, crowned Emperor of the Romans
Who is Charlemagne?
This event was fought over who would be the new King of France
Hundred Years' War
A disagreement between the Pope and the Bishop over who should be in large led to a split in the church. What is this called? And what were the two churches?
The Great Schism; Roman Catholic church & Eastern Orthodox
As a result of the plague, what institution's power began to drastically decline?
The Church
A person who was punished for their religious ideas that opposed church teachings
What is a heretic?
Powerful French noble who conquered England and brought Feudalism to Britain
Who is William the Conqueror?
This event was spearheaded by King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella. They spent time questioning people about their commitment to Christianity.
The Spanish Inquisition
Which two figures fought over who would be named Bishop leading to an ex-communication and begging in the snow for three days?
Emperor Henry & Pope Gregory
As a result of the plague what two traditional systems that defined the Middle Ages' social hierarchy collapsed?
The Manor System & Feudalism
System of obligations that governed the relationship between lords and vassals in medieval Europe
What is feudalism?
Powerful medieval pope, who fought with Emperor Henry IV over the power to choose church officials.
Who is Pope Gregory VII?
This was a concerted effort to reclaim Spain from the Moors
The Reconquista
Who named the King of the Franks the Emperor of Rome?
Pope Leo III
Who brought in the Bubonic Plague?
Rats that stowed away on trade ships
A document signed in 1215 by King John of England that required the king to honor certain rights
What is the Magna Carta?
French peasant girl, rallied the French troops during the Hundred Years' War
Who is Joan of Arc?
A public ceremony to punish those found guilty of lying about being Christian
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Who decided that heresy was a widespread issue that was plaguing France?
Pope Innocent III
A deadly plague that swept through Europe between 1347 and 1351
What is the Black Death?
King & Queen of Spain who led a campaign to force non-Christians out of Spain or convert
Who are Ferdinand and Isabella?
How did kings and other rulers punish Jewish people in the Middle Ages?
Who created a set of rules that most monks follow at monateries?
Saint Benedict