True or False
44 - This island, settle by the Maori, is the largest of the Polynesian Islands
What is New Zealand?
49 - This dynasty was known for being started by General Zhao Kuang Yin, the making of porcelain, and the practice of shaping "lily feet"
What is the Song Dynasty of China?
55 - William the Conqueror invaded England from Normandy and became the king at this famous battle.
What is the Battle of Hastings?
61 - Gave a gift of falcons to Saladin
Who is Richard the Lionhearted?
67 - As the Holy Roman Emperor and king of Sicily, this 5 year old king was placed in the care of the pope.
Who is Frederick II?
45 - This name means "houses of stone" and refers to great stone houses built in Africa.
What is Zimbabwe?
50 - It is believed by the Coptic Orthodox Church that this Saint prayed to move a mountain.
Who is Saint Simon?
56 - During this Controversy, there was great conflict between Pope Gregory VII and Henry IV over authority in the Holy Roman Empire.
What is the Investiture Controversy?
62 - A legendary English outlaw and archer
Who is Robin Hood?
68 - A member of the Dominicans who attempted to incorporate the teachings of Aristotle with Christianity.
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?
46 - This "King" was actually the duke of Bohemia, and was known for his kindness and generosity to rich and poor alike. A traditional Christmas carol was written about him.
Who is King Wenceslas?
52 - This Viking sailor, who sailed to North America in 1003, converted to this religious belief after meeting the king of Norway.
What is Christianity?
57 -This man, along with Walter the Penniless, was responsible for leading thousands of unprepared crusaders in a failed attempt to take the Holy Land.
Who is Peter the Hermit?
63 - First shogun of Japan
Who is Minamoto Yoritomo?
69 - This brilliant scientist of the Middle Ages was exiled for 15 years by fellow members of the Franciscans.
Who is Roger Bacon?
47 - This empire remained prosperous for centuries, but was neither very "holy", nor very "Roman".
What is the Holy Roman Empire?
51 - This Viking, who settled Greenland, was actually born in Norway.
Who is Eric the Red?
58 - This priest, who read the Bible and taught it to others for many years, was burned at the stake for heresy.
Who is Peter Bruis?
64 - Started "Minor Brothers", or friars
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
70 - This Mongolian ruler found great pleasure in entertaining Marco Polo in his court.
Who is Kublai Khan?
48 - King who has been credited with establishing the Eastern Orthodox Church in his country.
Who is Vladimer I of Russia?
54 - This Spanish knight is remembered by many for leading the Reconquista of Spain against the Muslims.
Who is El Cid?
59 - This queen spread chivalry and the poetry of the troubadours, and was the queen of both France and England.
Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine?
66 - Was forced to approve the Magna Carta
Who is King John?
72 - This man was finally recognized by Edward III as the king of Scotland after years of fighting.
Who is Robert Bruce?