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What was the main goal of the Crusades?

To reclaim the Holy Land

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What is the name of the towering structures with pointed arches and stained-glass windows that characterized the Gothic period?

Cathedrals

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What was the name of Machiavelli's book?

The Prince

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What does "Renaissance" mean?

Rebirth 

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What was the groundbreaking invention that Johannes Gutenberg created?

The Printing Press

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Who sanctioned the Crusades? 

The Latin Church

200

What is the epic poem that tells the story of a hero's journey and battles against monsters? (Hint: Mr. Spezzano read it)

Beowulf
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Who did Machievelli write to?

Lorenzo Medici

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Where did the Renaissance begin in?

Italy

200

This type of drink is what you would find at King Authors court.

Mead or Wine

300

What was the name of the most wanted Holiest place?

Jerusalem

300

This document was signed in 1215, limiting the power of the English monarch and establishing basic legal rights.

The Magna Carta

300

What animals did Machiavelli say we should imitate?

The Lion and the Fox.

300

Who were the humanists?

Renaissance scholars who emphasized human potential and classical studies (Renaissance people)

300

Who was King Aurthur's sister?

Morgan le Fay

400

Which Crusade marked the sack of Constantinople (1204)? 

The Fourth

400

What is Monasticism? (Hint: Monks)

A religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work

400

Is it better to be feared or loved, according to Machiavelli? (Explain a little)

Feared

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Who was the artist of "The Last Supper"?

Leonardo da Vinci

400

What is a hauberk? (explain as best you can)

A piece of armor originally covering only the neck and shoulders, but later consisting of a full-length coat of mail or military tunic.

500

What Pope called for the first Crusade in 1095?

Pope Urban II

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What was feudalism?

A social system in medieval Europe where land or safety was exchanged for service and loyalty.

500

According to Machiavelli, a prince should avoid being seen as this, but it is sometimes necessary to maintain power.

Being generous

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What is the technique that creates the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality on a flat surface?

Linear perspective

500

What was the name of the 5-pointed star on Sir Gawain's shield?

The Pentangle