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Module 11
Church And Society In Western Europe
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What were so important about churches? | They shaped the lives of people from all social classes. |
| Why did popes use the threat of excommunication? | To wield power over political rulers. |
| What happened to the Holy Roman Empire after Frederick I's death? | It fell into pieces. |
| How did Henry IV try to win his throne back? | Asking the pope for forgiveness. |
| How was Otto rewarded after invading Italy? | He was crowned emperor. |
| What created divisions among people? | Feudalism and the Manor System. |
| What were so important about Frederick's fighting skills? | It enabled him to dominate the German princes. |
| What did the fall of Constantinople cause? | The weaken of they Byzantine Empire. |
| What did the Crusades represent in Europe? | Increased persecution. |
| Due to the Crusades, what was lost? | Thousands of knights. |
| What was weakened due to the Crusades? | Power of pope and church. |
| What returned after the Crusades? | Trade and learning. |
| When did people start organizing their land with three fields? | Around 800 AD. |
| What is a Guild? | An organization of individuals in the same business or occupation working to improve the economic and social conditions of its members. |
| Who began using Craft Guilds? | Skilled artisans |
| What else besides agriculture was expanding? | Trade and finance. |
| What was the Commercial Revolution? | Expansion of trade and business. |
| Who invaded England before William the Conqueror? | Danish Vikings. |
| Why was the Magna Carta important? | It limited the power of kings. |
| How did the kings of France gain more control over their subjects? | Stronger, central government. |
| What created the Great Schism? | Lots of confusion. |
| What were three effects of the plague? | Towns became smaller, trade declined, and prices rose. |
| What role did Joan of Arc play in the Hundred Years' War? | She led France to victory. |
| How was Philip II a successful king? | He made a strong central government and tripled the land under his control. |
| Who was the first leader of the Capetian Dynasty? | Hugh Capet. |