Quiz 4 Flashcards
What was the great military achievement of Charles Martel in 732?
Battle of Tours
In What year did the historical event depicted in The Song of Roland occur?
778
About when was the Song of Roland put into written form?
1100+
How many fighting days did a vassal owe his overlord?
40 a year
In what year did William conquer England?
1066
T/F: The Domesday Book was a census of all people in William’s newly acquired land
False
During feudal times, what did serfs get in exchange for providing food?
military protection
In what year did Pope Urban II call for the First Crusade?
1095
T/F:The primary purpose of the Crusades was to convert Pagans
False
T/F: The biggest impact of the Crusades was opening new trade routes
True
T/F: Medieval romances focused on true affection and sympathy between lovers
False
Judging from the dialect of the poem, who, probably, comprised the original audience?
Anglo-Norman Elite
T/F: All earlier forms of the poem were likely sung or recited
True
What does Marsilion tell his ambassadors to tell Charlemange he promises to do?
become a Christian
Why does Oliver say Roland should not be sent as an ambassador?
He spoils for a fight
What happens to the Emperor’s glove?
It falls to the ground
T/F:Roland Prays that god will find a way to avoid battle
False
What does Oliver ask Roland to do as soon as he sees the pagan army?
sound the horn
The narrator says “Roland is Good” what is Oliver?
Wise
Turpin assures Roland’s men. Where will they have seats if they die?
In the highest paradise
What is the “second death”?
the death of the soul
Although Turpin agrees that sounding the horn can’t help them, why should the King come?
so he can avenge them
Why does Roland faint?
he sees oliver is dead
What does Roland hold out to God as he dies?
His right glove
