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Medival Europe

The Dark Ages, Medival Times, The Crusades, The Hundred Year War

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Where were the Vikings from? Northern Europe, Denmark, and Northern Germany.
Where were the Slavs from? They were from Eastern Europe
Who lived in northern Germany? The Saxons.
Who invaded Spain and ruled for 400 years? The Moors
What was Clovis known for? (3) 1. Uniting the Franks 2. Conquering the Germanic People 3. Converting to Christianity, to unite people
What did Charles Martel do? He stopped the Muslim invasion into Europe by defeating them in the Battle of Tours in 732 AD in France.
Who conducted the Bloody Verdict of Verdan and was also known as the "Father of Europe"? This person also had the Spear of Destiny. Charles the Great (Charlemagne)
Who defeated Eric Bloodaxe to become the first King of England? Eldred.
What is Common Law? Decisions judges wrote down and used as law. It was later followed with jury trials. It was put forth by Henry II
Also known as the "Lion Heart", this person was the brother of John. Richard
What's the Magna Carta and who was forced to sign it? It was signed by King John, it lowered taxes, and removed the Forest Law, and offered the idea of scutage.
Define Mutual Obligation Obligated to do something for each other.
What's a fief? A piece of land
What's a vassal? They receive the land
What's the social order in the Manor? King Nobles Knights Peasants
How did the French gain power? King Phillip of France defeated King John of England to regain Normandy.
How could someone become royal? Death or Marriage
Describe Germany, or the Holy Roman Empire (HRE) -organized into Duchies -rules by Dukes -Otto the Great (1st chosen emperor) -dukes chose the emperors
Describe Otto the Great -had conflict with the church -struggled for power
What is it called when someone can't receive the sacraments (get kicked out of heaven or the church) Excommunication
What happened between King Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII? The Pope got Henry excommunicated. King Henry wanted his throne back so he went to the Pope for forgiveness. (Journey to Canossa)
Name the three Holy Lands that were Holy for the Muslims, Jews, and Christians. 1. Mecca 2. Medina 3. Jerusalem
What happened in the First Crusade? The Christians took Jerusalem.
Describe the 2nd Crusade The Muslims retake Jerusalem. In 1147-1149 the Christians want it back. Muslims retake it back (they won)
Who are the Knights Templar? Knights who protected pilgrims and eventually became powerful in war and banking.
What happened in the Third Crusade? Richard I of England made a deal with Saladin's brother. Richard set them up for land. Richard promised he would stop trying to get Jerusalem but in return the Muslims couldn't continue fighting Christian Pilgrims.
Describe the 4th Crusade The Church was separated into two regions, the Christian Byzantine Empire and the Orthodox Italian Empire
Results of the Crusades The Pope lost power. There was an increase in trade There was a loss of Papal Prestige
What was Justinian known for? He brought Justice.
Who was Theodora? Justinian's wife
What did Prince Vladimir do? He saw how lifeless Russia was so he sent representative to other countries to come back with new religion or cultures. He saw the Hagia Sophia and wanted architecture like it in Russia.
Who was the "Dragon Slayer"? St. George.
Who did Russia get invaded by? The Mongols
How did knights behave in Medieval Europe They assaulted people, stole from people and killed them.
Who said "Two Roman empires fell, Russia is the third and there will be no more"? Ivan III (The Great)
Describe the Slavs. -no written language -polytheism -tribal -farmers, hunters etc.....
Who was the first Russian leader? Rurik
Who led the French to success in the Battle of Orleans? Joan of Arc.
Who had the long-bow in the Battle of Agincourt? The British
Who was accused of being a witch and was eventually executed later on? Joan of Ark
Who was upset that his nephew got to be king of France? Charles the Dauphine
Who excommunicated the knights for their behavior? The Pope Clement V
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