William the Conqueror defeated his rival Harold Godwinson at the Battle of ____________?
Hastings
Originating in Central Asia, the Black Death was carried by_______
fleas
Who was the Pope that called for the Crusade or Holy War to be launched against the Muslim Turks?
Pope Urban II
What people were from Scandinavia and were known for raiding villages in Europe?
Vikings
What was Constantinople renamed after being conquered by the Turks?
Istanbul
The Black Death ended the __________System in Europe
Feudal
In which crusade did Richard the Lion-Hearted reach a truce with Saladin?
3rd Crusade
Which document gave more power to the people and balanced the King's power?
Magna Carta
What two sects did the Christian Church split into in the Great Schism of 1054?
Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church
The Middle Ages version of labor unions were called what?
Guilds
What crusade was successful in driving the Muslims out of Jerusalem?
1st Crusade
The Church lost power and prestige after which event that affected most of Europe?
The Bubonic Plague
Who was the wife of Justinian?
Theodora
How did the Black Death affect Europe?
wages rose, trade declined, many people died, etc.
Who was the Muslim leader who united the Muslims and went to war against the Christians in the 2nd and 3rd Crusades?
Saladin
What was the role of a woman in Muslim society?
Based on husband's wealth. Both rich and poor were to take care of children. Poor: worked on fields, Rich: supervised household
What historical event led to the end of the Ottoman Empire?
World War I
What group of people were unfairly blamed for causing the Black Death?
Jews
What was the name of the Byzantine Emperor who begged for help from western Europe?
Emperor Alexius I
Who made up the upper class in a Muslim society?
People who were Muslims at birth
Why did the Byzantine Empire survive after the Western Roman Empire fell in 476?
More manpower, geographic location, wealth