Middle Ages

Question 1

Justinian Code

Answer 1

A collection of laws developed by Justinian I. Helped develop modern legal system.

Question 2

Holy Roman Empire

Answer 2

One of the most powerful monarchies in Europe, ruled over much of western and central europe.

Question 3

Magna Carta

Answer 3

To help prevent the king from exploiting his power. Placed limits on royal authority.

Question 4

Indulgences

Answer 4

Could purchase one, when doing so you could reduce the severity of punishment that heaven would require payment for.

Question 5

Crusades

Answer 5

Any military expeditions undertaken by christian powers to win the holy land from the muslims.

Question 6

Black death

Answer 6

Pandemic that occured in europe. One of the most fatal pandemics in human history

Question 7

Hundred Years War

Answer 7

Armed conflic between france and england over territorial rights and succession to the french throne.

Question 8

Inquisition

Answer 8

Powerful office set up within the catholic church. Infamous for the severity of its tourtures and persecution of jews and muslims.

Question 9

Charlemagne

Answer 9

Uniting most of europe under his rule. Helped restore western roman empire and becoming its first emperor

Question 10

Vikings

Answer 10

Group of scandinavian warriors who left their homelands to seek fortune,

Question 11

Joan of Arc

Answer 11

A medieval peasant who claimed to recieve visions from god. Turned the tide of the hundred years war. Burned on a stake in the square.

Question 12

Johannes Gutenberg

Answer 12

German inventor and craftsmen who invented the moveable printing press. Used to print the gutenberg bible, one of the earliest books in the world to be printed on a moveable printer.