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Miscellaneous
100
Providing military service was an obligation under the feudal contract for this medieval social class.
What is a vassal?
100
This insect was what historians believe to be the main carrier of the Black Plague during the Middle Ages.
What is a flea?
100
The Roman Empire was almost restored to it's former borders under the rule of this Byzantine emperor.
Who is Justinian?
100
The medieval social class bound to the land, regardless if the manor was sold to a new owner or not.
What is a serf (peasant)?
100
The code of conduct that all knights were supposed to live by was known as this.
What is chivalry?
200
This social system arose during the Middle Ages as a means of protection for the lower classes.
What is feudalism?
200
This English king signed the Magna Carta to appease rebellious nobles in 1215.
Who is King John?
200
The system of rules written by a Byzantine emperor in an effort to simplify and organize ancient Roman laws.
What is Justinian's Code?
200
The idea that the pope had authority over all secular rulers on earth.
What is papal supremacy?
200
The treaty that ended the conflict between Pope Gregory VII and Henry IV over the lay investiture conflict.
What is the concordat of worms?
300
A traveling minstrel who sang of the good deeds and heroic tales of knights and their lady loves.
What is a troubadour?
300
1/3 of Europe's population perished as a result of this event.
What is the Black Plague?
300
This Medieval city was far more prosperous and populated than rival cities due to its strategic geographic location and abundance of trade.
What is Constantinople?
300
The highest ranking official in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
What is a patriarch?
300
The expert naval raiders from Scandinavia who were the terrors of Medieval European towns and villages.
Who are the vikings?
400
King of the Franks credited for the preservation of Christianity, the rule of law, and learning.
Who is Charlemagne?
400
British aspirations abroad was a direct result of this century long conflict between England and France.
What is the 100 years war?
400
This was a defining difference between the Byzantine Church and the Church of the old Roman Empire.
What is the Byzantine Emperor held authority over the Church?
400
The increase in wages and prices (inflation) was the result of this Medieval event.
What is the Black Plague?
400
Being permanently banished from the Church by the pope was the result of this Medieval act.
What is excommunication?
500
An agricultural revolution was the cause of this Medieval event.
What is population explosion, the growth of towns and cities, and trade?
500
The decline of the papacy in 1309 was a direct result of Pope Clement V moving the papal court to this French city.
What is Avignon?
500
The schism between the Eastern Orthodox and Western Roman Catholic Church was created by a controversy over this.
What is the use of and worshipping of religious icons?
500
The concept of limited government was best represented by this Medieval document.
What is the Magna Carta?
500
Being burned at the stake was the way in which this French peasant woman died at the hands of the English during the 100 years war.
Who is Joan of Arc?