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Middle Ages

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Under Feudalism, lords granted land to vassals in exchange for what? Loyalty and Protection
The manor economy was based on what? Self sufficiency
What class made up the largest part of the population during the Middle Ages? Serfs
What three traditions created the foundation of early medieval society? Germanic tribes, Christianity, and Roman Traditions
What was the term that describes a higher ranking noble who gave land to a lesser noble? Vassal
What is a fief? Land given to knights
Which groups conquered the former roman province of Gaul? Franks
What are Charlemagne's four accomplishments Revived latin learning, expanded french territory, holy roman emperor, and strengthened church
On christmas day, 800, the pope crowned Charlemagne what? Holy Emperor
Toward the end of the age of Charlemagne invaders destroyed what remained of his empire. Who were these invaders? Vikings
Which germanic people settled in england Angles and saxons
what three places have we studied, preserved and translated ancient greco-roman literature and culture? Universities, libraries, monasteries
Who were the most educated people during the middle ages? clergy
how did the germanic tribes learn about and eventually convert to christianity? invading previous roman territory
Which crusade was successful in claiming jerusalem for christendom? 1st
what was a positive result from the crusades revitalized trade
who united most of england william
what kind of law had its beginnings during henry II common law
What was the name of the document that limited the power if the english king and was signed by king john magna carta
Who established the french throne in paris and created a dynasty that eventually expanded their control over most of france? Hugh capet
Which individual did the msot to unify france during the hundred year war? joan of arc
Who is credited with expanding and conquering the most territory for the french? philip II
who were the monarchs who unified spain and expelled the muslims? isabella and ferdinand
where else did the spanish create their empire? New world (Americas)
What was the title of the rulers of russia? Czar
what religion most heavily influenced the unification of russia? Eastern Orthodox
Who invaded russia, china, and the muslim states in the late middle ages? Mongols
What event during the fourteenth century caused a decline in population, the growth of towns, a decline of church influence, and the disruption of trade? Black Plague
The crusades was a holy war between which two religions? Christianity and Islam
which empire hoped to regain lost territory during the crusades? Byzantine
What new military technology was used during the 100 years war Long bows and cannons
Who invaded and conquered constnatinople in 1453 Ottoman Turks
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