Middle Ages Flashcards
Elenor of Aquetae
She married the king of France then divorced him and married the king of England so she became the queen of England.
What two inventions helped cause urbanization after 1000 AD
-The heavier plow which dug deeper in the ground which made plants grow easier.
-Horse collars so the farmers could use horses instead of oxen to plow the field.
Define Guild
A group of workers that all have the same job.
Define Bull
A letter to explain a religious teaching or outline a church policy.
Define Excommunicate
When someone is cast out of the church by the pope.
How did kings come to power in Europe?
In England and france the kings inherit the throne from their father. In the Holy Roman Empire the kings are elected by nobles.