For __________ years, the city of Rome was the greatest capital of the world had ever seen.
What is 500 YEARS
100
Feudalism developed during the Middle ages after the fall of the Roman Empire. Name a few of the "characters" in this new system:
Who were:
-Lords
-Knights
-Peasants
-Serfs
100
The Roman Catholic Church had a major influence on the people in the middle ages.
At the beginning, Romans did this to Christians for their beliefs. In fact, people STILL do this to people of other faiths quite often.
What is PERSECUTE
100
Life in early medieval times was mostly in the countryside. But trade routes made it so towns became a big deal. They were busy and crowded. And smelly! This was before systems were developed for garbage and sewage.
A few of these big deal towns still exist today:
(name a few)
What are:
-Paris
-Venice
-Genova
-London
-Constantinople
100
The Byzantine Empire was a 800 miles east of Rome. This city was its capital:
*now this same city is called ISTANBUL
What is CONSTANTINOPLE
200
It is said that "Rome perished, yet it lived on" ...Rome's influence can still be seen in modern life. Name at least 5 of the ways that Rome still lives on:
For 500 years, much of Europe was part of the Roman Empire. The REST of the continent was controlled by groups of people that the Romans called ______________ .
...In fact, the Romans fell, thanks to these invaders.
Who were THE BARBARIANS
200
A man who has promised to spend his whole life in prayer and service = ____________
A journey to a holy site = ________________
What is a MONK
What is a PILGRIMAGE
200
A person who works for an expert in a trade or craft in return for training = ____________
An organization of people in the same craft or trade = _____________ (like a workers union)
What is an APPRENTICE
What is a GUILD
200
The Pope from the Roman Catholic Church (West Side, yo!) had a big fight with emperors from this church:
What is THE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH (East side, yo!)
300
The first emperor of Rome, Cesar Agustus, did great. Then he died in 14 C.E. Then, things really went bad...
What were 2 reasons the Western half of the Roman Empire collapsed?
What is:
-POLITICAL INSTABILITY
-ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS ...$$$
-THEY GOT BEATEN UP BY THE GERMAN TRIBES
-ITS BORDERS GOT TOO DANG BIG!
300
During the Middle Ages, the most powerful leaders were those who controlled the most land and had the best warriors.
This man was the most important leader of "the Franks" (you know, the French guys)
He was ALSO crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope in 800 C.E.
Who was CHARLEMAGNE
300
The picture at the top of page 36 shows this type of beautiful building
What is a CATHEDRAL
300
This is another name for Bubonic Plague.
What is "BLACK DEATH"
300
Constantinople was easy to defend because of its location. It was easy to defend attacks by land or sea (look at the map on page 62).
It was also an important location for these:
What are: TRADE ROUTES
*these were important to connect the East and West
400
In 330 C.E. this emperor moved the capital on the Roman Empire 850 miles to the east, to the ancient city of Byzantium.
Who was CONSTANTINE!
400
In the 9th and 10th centuries, western Europe was threatened by three main groups. They were the Muslims, the Magyars, and the Vikings.
The system of Feudalism provided people with __________ and _____________ .
What are PROTECTION and SAFETY
400
People back then loved to party just like they do now. These were two of the greatest medieval holidays:
What are CHRISTMAS and EASTER
400
In 1054, it all went down. The two sides split. And are still split today.
This blue vocabulary word is the name for this division in a church or religious body:
What is a SCHISM
500
A pipe or channel built to carry water between distant places
What is an AQUEDUCT
For an extra 500 points, what numbers do these Roman Numerals stand for? (for the points, all must be correct)
I, V, X, L, C, D, M
500
A person of high rank by birth or title =
The medieval knight's code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women =
What is:
1) a NOBLE
2) CHIVALRY
500
Francis of Assisi lived a simple life with great respect for all living things. He was a famous one of these...
hint: blue vocabulary word
What is a FRIAR
500
The Feudalism system was going to have to die at some point. One big reason it died was:
What is:
-THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR
-BUBONIC PLAGUE (BLACK DEATH)
-KING HENRY II CHANGED SOME THINGS
-NOBLES GOT LESS POWER, COMMONERS GOT MORE
500
The name of this unit AND the next unit of the book:
What is Unit 1 = EUROPE DURING MEDIEVAL TIMES
Unit 2 = THE RISE OF ISLAM