Governments of the World
One ruler, supported by the military
Tyrant or Dictator
Economic system of the Middle Ages
Manor System
What is another name for a tax paid to the church?
Tithe
Where did Columbus land in 1492?
The Bahamas
Where were the Vikings from?
Scandinavia
Ruled by religious laws
Social and Political System of the Middle Ages; based on providing protection in exchange for land and loyalty
Feudalism
Excommunication
Name of the church court that tried those who went against church teachings. Involved imprisonment and torture
The Inquisition
Which of the following was NOT one of the new technologies that aided in exploration
Astrolabe
Caravel Ship
Fireworks
Compass
Small group of elite who run the government
Oligarchy
Knights were expected to follow a code known as
Chivalry
What was the main goal of the Crusades?
Retake the holy land for Christianity; from the Islamic Empire
Disease that killed over 90% of the native population
Smallpox
Which European country colonized most of Central and South America?
Spain
Roman type of government in which people vote on for representatives
Republic
How did the Black Plague help end feudalism?
What do we call those people that worked for the church?
Extra 5 points if you can identify the name of the city today.
Constantinople
Istanbul
Explorer credited with Circumnavigating the globe
5 points extra if you can tell me what that means!
Magellan
To sail around the world
No government at all
Anarchy
Who was the ruler who united the Franks and was at one point crowned Emperor by Pope Leo
Charlemagne
How did the Crusades help bring an end to Feudalism?
Trade increased, technology helped with exploration, education increased
Why did Europeans begin exploration?
They needed a water route to Asia
Spain and Portugal