Global 9 Deck 1 Flashcards
What nation had many ports and helped to spread the plague quickly throughout Europe?
Italy
Why was the Magna Carta important?
It asserted that the monarch (the King) must obey the law
When did early forms of juries take place?
1066 England
Describe the Reconquista
The campaign to drive Muslims out of Spain
For what purpose did English use the Domesday book?
To build an efficient system of tax collection
What was the concordat of worm?
A treaty that ended the struggle between emperors and popes over investiture
What was the major conflict between the holy Roman Emperor‘s in the popes concerned with?
Who could control the appointment of Bishops – the pope or the holy Roman Emperor?
What was the main reason for Germany’s disunity during medieval times?
Rulers that failed to control strong and independent nobles
In European feudal society, an, individual’s social status was generally determined by what?
Birth
What were the two goals of the crusades?
To free the holy land from Islamic rulers
To purify the church and return to the simple ways of early Christianity
Were the crusades a success? Did they accomplish their original goal?
Yes, they succeeded because an increase in new ideas lead to economic prosperity
No, they did not accomplish their original goal
