The Middle Ages
The Early Middle Ages were also known as "The ________ Ages" in Europe.
Dark
Why were the Middle Ages considered the "Dark Ages" in Europe?
- Many wars
- Not much progress
- Not much technological innovation
_________________ started the religion of Islam in 622 AD
Muhammad
What was the name of the series of wars fought between Christianity and Islam in the Middle Ages?
The Crusades
Sample Question: Is Bald Beautiful?
Of course!
In exchange for land, power and prestige, what did Knights provide nobles?
- Loyalty
- Soldiers
What is the name of the code of conduct that Knights had to follow?
Chivalry
What was the name (title) of the Islamic kings that proceeded Muhammad as the leaders of the Islamic Empire
Caliphs
What was the name (title) of the leader of the Catholic Church?
The Pope
How many wars were fought during the 200 years of the Crusades?
Nine
What symbol did the Knights of Christendom have on their armor and what did it represent?
The cross, Christianity
What was the name of the people at the bottom of the social pyramid in the Kingdoms of Europe?
Serfs and/or peasants
Unlike other empires, the Islamic Empire did not destroy knowledge from other empires. Instead they ...
Used it and built upon it
What did the Pope promise Crusaders if they died while defending the holy land?
Eternal life in heaven
What type of math started in the Islamic Empire?
The Middle Ages began with the fall of what historic empire?
Rome
Although Europe was split up into many Kingdoms, the entire region went by one religious name. That name was...
Christendom
The art of handwriting, an important advancement by the Islamic Empire, is called...
Calligraphy
The split between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches on 1095 was know as "The Great __________"
The Great Schism
How many dynasties ruled over the Islamic Empire during their reign?
Three
Besides fighting in wars, Knights would compete in tournaments for audiences. What was the name of the event where two Knights rushed each other on horses to see who can knock the other off with a spear?
jousting
What is the name of the system of government that has many smaller kings with people loyal to them, rather than one central king/government?
Feudalism
What was the name of the first Caliph after Muhammad's death?
Abu Bakr
What is the name of the Holy Land that holds great power and significance in Christianity, Judaism and Islam?
Jerusalem
What is the name of the Pope that called upon the Christians to fight the first Crusade?
Pope Urban II