6th - SS Chapter 22 Study Guide Flashcards
What did the ancestors of William the Conqueror (the Viking raiders) become known as?
Northmen or Normans
What were three results of the Norman Conquest?
- The Battle of Hastings wiped out many great Anglo-Saxon noble families and their lands were given to Norman barons.
- Introduced a strong feudal system.
- England now had a new ruling class - everyone in power in both the Church and the government was of Norman birth.
- Latin and French became the language of law, culture and government
Pope Gregory VII and the Holy Roman Emperor, Henry IV argued about?
Who had supreme authority over both the Church and secular, or non-church, leaders.
The history of the Anglo Saxon kingdoms can be traced back to what group?
The Germanic tribes
When did representative government in England begin?
During the 1200’s when the kings began seeking advice from county representatives
Kings became wealthy and politically stronger in the 1000s when this increased?
Trade increased
Where were the persecuted Christians accused of after the Crusades?
Heresy
What was the Reconquista?
The movement to drive the Muslims from Spain
Why was the pope angered by the crusades of the Fourth Crusade?
Because the crusaders attached and looted Constantinople
Name three ways Europe benefited from the Muslim culture.
- Gained more medical and scientific knowledge
- Were introduced to new and exotic goods
- Learned more about Ancient Greek and Roman cultures
What was the status of the Jews in Spain after 1492?
Those that refused to convert to Christianity were banished
What helped Europeans learn about the wider world?
The crusades
When did the Muslims maintain control of the Holy Land?
In 1291
Why did King John’s barons force him to sign the Magna Carta?
It promise the barons certain rights and made clear that even a king must abide by the law of the land.
Why did Harold, Earl of Wessex, succeed Edward to the throne of England?
As Edward lay dying, he supposedly promised the English Crown to Harold.
