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The Norman Invasion
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This person represented the most powerful position in the Feudal system
Who is the king?
100
The first prophet of Islam
Who is Mohammed?
100
Because of the lack of social order and poor historical records, the early middle ages are also known by this name
What are the Dark Ages?
100
It was this Viking that led the voyage across the Atlantic to Newfoundland
Who is Leif Erikson?
100
He would successfully lead the Norman Invasion and become King of England
Who is William the Conqueror?
200
These peasant farmers were the lowest in the social heirarchy and had a hard life under feudal rule, but at least were afforded protection
Who are the Serfs?
200
This self-governing nation state is the home of the Roman Catholic Church
What is the Vatican?
200
This design of castle was popular throughout England in the Middle Ages because it was quick and easy to build and quite effective.
What is a Motte & Bailey Castle?
200
The Vikings were seafaring warriors from this region of Europe
What is Scandinavia?
200
The Norman invasion of England took place in this year
What is 1066?
300
Knights were expected to live by this code, which laid out expectations for conduct in battle and proper social etiquette.
What is Chivalry?
300
The Islamic holy book
What is the Koran?
300
After the fall of Rome in 476 AD, the Eastern Half became this empire
What is the Byzantine Empire?
300
These were the oral histories of the Vikings
What are sagas?
300
The Norman Invasion culminated in this decisive battle
What is the Battle of Hastings?
400
It was this invention that led to heavily armoured knights on horseback
What is the stirrup?
400
He was a monk who developed a code by which monks should live. It included vows of chastity, poverty and obedience
Who is Benedict?
400
He was the first Germanic king to accept Christianity
Who is Clovis?
400
The Vikings invaded Northern France and conquered the Franks there. This area then became known as...
What is Normandy?
400
It was the death of this Anglo-Saxon King that instigated competition for the English throne
Who is Edward the Confessor?
500
Land grants awarded by the King or Nobles were called this...
What are fiefs?
500
This is the Islamic holy month where Muslims fast during hours of daylight
What is Ramadan?
500
He was the Frankish King who successfully united most of Western Europe during the Middle Ages
Who is Charlemagne?
500
This UNESCO world heritage site marks the first European settlement in North America.
What is L'anse aux Meadows?
500
The Bayeux tapestry tells the story of the Norman Invasion. It was commissioned by this Bishop, the newly crowned King of England's half-brother.
Who is Bishop Odo?