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
