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Europe Middle Ages

World History Europe Middle Ages

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Emperor Justinian collected all existing Roman laws and organize them into a single code that required all persons to belong to the eastern orthodox Christian faith. Code of Justinian
A land grant Fief
Eastern part of the Roman Empire that lasted over 1000 years after the fall of Rome. Located in between Europe and Asia Byzantine Empire
Catholic thinker who believed that human reason was compatible with Christian faith, the existence of natural laws based on reason, and that citizens are justified in removing an unjust ruler. Thomas Aquinas
A Series of war between France and England between 1337 and 1453. Hundred years war
Byzantine Emperor who reconquered territory previously ruled by Rome, built the Hagia Sophia, and created a new legal code Emperor Justinian
Period of history from the fall of Rome (around 500 BC) to the renaissance (around 1500 A.D.). A time of chaos and order. The Middle Ages
Code of behavior that governed all aspects of a knight’s behavior Code of chivalry
Byzantine form of Christianity, separate from the Roman catholic church. Christians don’t recognize the pope as head of the church Eastern Orthodox Christianity
The capital of the Byzantine Empire, named after emperor Constantine Constantinople
Large downed church in Constantinople, built by Emperor Justinian, considered one of the worlds most beautiful buildings Hagia Sophia
The head of the Roman Catholic Church The Pope
Form of Christianity that recognizes the pope as head of the church and became more powerful than kings Roman Catholicism
Practice during the middle ages, kings would give land to nobles in exchange for loyalty and service Feudalism
Farmers only farm two out of three fields at a time. They left one field fallow (unplanted) so it could recover it’s fertility 3-field system
Armed warriors on horseback that fought for their feudal lords Knights
Farmers who worked on a manner, gave part of their harvest to the Lord for use of the land. The Lord protected them from attack. They were bound to the land and under strict control of the Lord. Serfs
The every day language of ordinary people Vernacular
Aka. Lords. Powerful class of landowners who get protection, land, and privileges by giving allegiance to the king Nobles
King of the Franks, had a large empire throughout Europe. He was crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Charlamagne
Legislative assembly of Great Britain. Began in the medieval times when the king tried to pass new taxes Parliament
A Series of war to recapture the holy land from Muslim rulers, the Seljuk turks. The pope promised salvation to all who participated. They opened up trade with the east and increased religious tolerance Crusades
Person under protection of a feudal lord to whom they owe allegiance Vassel
“Great Charter” signed by king John in 1215. Guaranteed all “free men” The right to trial by jury and the king agreed to obtain consent of Parliament before adding new taxes Magna Carta
Disease brought to Europe by fleas on rats, killed 1/3 two 1/2 of Europe’s population and ended feudalism Bubonic plague
Emperor who created a new capital for the Roman empire at the city of Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople Emperor Constantine
A building used to worship in. It is the largest and most important church of a diocese Cathedral
A lords estate, a system with a basic arrangement. The Lord provided the Serfs with houses, farmland, and protection in exchange Serfs tended land, animals, and other tasks Manor
A permanent separation of the church, it divided into the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodoxy The great schism
A medieval organization of craftsworkers or trades people Guild
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