hodtiry Flashcards
What was the primary reason that Vikings raided other lands?
To get resources and wealth that were hard to find in their homeland
What happened after the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
The Vikings were permanently driven out of England
Who were the Normans?
Vikings who settled in the northern lands of France
What happened after the Battle of Hastings
The Normans conquered England from the Anglo-Saxons
What was the primary reason that the East and West split during the Great Schism of 1054?
The Pope wanted to be the supreme authority over Christendom
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Catholicism?
The Catholic Church uses Latin as its primarily language
Why was the First Crusade declared?
Christians in the East felt threatened by Islam, especially in the Holy Land
What is antisemitism?
Hatred and/or discrimination against Jews specifically
How are the Middle Ages defined?
The time period between the Ancient and Modern time periods
What is feudalism?
Multi-tiered social structure system during the Middle Ages
What is chivalry?
Strict and codified expectations to be moral in Medieval society
Which is NOT one of the elements of chivalry?
Believing in the unity of all things under Heaven
What did Charlemagne do before he was crowned “Holy Roman Emperor” by the Pope?
He conquered lands, such as Gaul (France) and part of Germany, Italy, and Spain
Why did the Pope WANT to crown Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor?
He wanted to discredit the Byzantine Empire and distance himself from the East
What is a genocide?
Killing people with the intent of destroying a nation or ethnic group
