The Byzantine Empire
Who was Justinian?
the the Byzantine emperor.
How did Olga and Vladimir influence the Slavic people?
by converting them to Christianity and helping them learn the religion.
Name three effects of the Germanic invasions.
halt on trade. Transportation of goods became unsafe. Less people were educated, and Europe no longer had one spoken language, unable to be understood by all.
Why did the people need to turn to local leaders for help?
people were getting attacked by vikings, muslims,and magyars, and they had no strong central government.
What was the main duty of knights?
to fight for control of land.
How did Justinian make Constantinople a strong and beautiful capital?
He built high, sturdy walls to protect the city from attack. The main street of the city was lined with shops and open-air markets.
What caused Kiev’s decline?
Yaroslav the Wise's death, decrease in trade, and governement corruption.
What role did monasteries play during this period?
a place where travelers could stay during the Middle Ages as there were very few inns during that time.
What were the three main groups of feudal society?
a king, a noble class, and a peasant class.
Give two examples of training for knighthood.
practicing fighting skills and being sent off at age 7 to live with another lord to learn good manners.
What were the two biggest problems the empire faced?
A terrible disease broke out in 542 and the empire was forced to confront many enemies over the centuries.
Name three effects of Mongol rule on Russia.
religious toleration, central authority, and the rise of Moscow.
What was important about Charlemagne’s being crowned as emperor?
because he was a great leader.
What was the job of peasants on the manor?
Peasants worked the land to yield food, fuel, wool and other resources.
What were the troubadours’ songs about?
about the joys and sorrows of romantic love.
What are two differences between the Eastern and Roman churches?
The Eastern Orthodox Church spoke Greek, while the Roman Catholic Church spoke Latin and The Eastern Church was led by the patriarch but the Roman church was led by a pope.
How were noble and poor women alike?
being caretakers, and lack of power.