Medieval Europe 3.2 Flashcards
1
Q
What form of architechture became prominent in modern France, England, Germany and Italy from about 1100?
A
Gothic
2
Q
What was skin of sheep, cows or goats used for writing on called?
A
Vellum
3
Q
Acording to the Arthurian legends, where was King Arthur’s body laid to rest?
A
Avalon
4
Q
What were medieval entertainers who sang, played instruments, told stories and recited poems called?
A
Minstrels
5
Q
What is a troubadour?
A
A minstrel who wrote many of their own work
6
Q
Which two religious groups were the Crusades fought between?
A
Christians and Muslims
7
Q
What were the Crusades fought over?
A
Control of religious sites in and around Jerusalem
8
Q
Why were younger Crusaders thought to have greater success than older Crusaders?
A
They had less of a chance to sin.
