1066
What three men claimed the English throne in 1066?
Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy, Harald Hardrada
Which empire did Mansa Musa rule?
The Mali Empire
What was the name of the warrior class in Feudal Japan?
Samurai
What year did the Black Death reach England?
1348
What was the goal of the First Crusade?
To capture Jerusalem from Muslim control
What battle took place on 14th October 1066?
The Battle of Hastings
What religion did Mansa Musa follow?
Islam
Who was the real ruler of Japan, even though the emperor was the figurehead?
The shogun
What were the two main types of plague?
Bubonic and pneumonic
Who called for the First Crusade in 1095?
Pope Urban II
Why did William win the Battle of Hastings?
Better tactics, use of cavalry, Harold’s tired army, and Harold’s death
What made Mansa Musa famous during his pilgrimage to Mecca?
He gave away huge amounts of gold and caused inflation
What was bushido?
The samurai code of honour and loyalty
Who led the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
Wat Tyler
What did the Pope promise to those who joined the Crusade?
Forgiveness of sins and a place in heaven
What did the Bayeux Tapestry show?
A visual record of the events leading up to and including the Battle of Hastings
What was the significance of Timbuktu under Mansa Musa?
It became a centre of learning and trade
What is seppuku?
Ritual suicide to preserve honour
Name two effects of the Black Death on society.
Massive death toll, labour shortages, and social change
Why did some people go on Crusade for reasons other than religion?
For wealth, land, adventure, or to escape punishment
What is the significance of the Harrying of the North?
It showed William’s brutal control; he destroyed villages to stop rebellion
How did Mansa Musa help spread Islam and education in West Africa?
He built mosques, schools, and brought back scholars from his pilgrimage
How was the feudal system in Japan similar to the system in medieval Europe?
Both had a strict hierarchy and land was exchanged for loyalty and protection
What was one key cause of the Peasants’ Revolt?
Unfair poll tax and poor treatment of peasants after the Black Death
What was the outcome of the First Crusade in 1099?
The Crusaders captured Jerusalem and set up Crusader states