quiz 4 Flashcards
What was the great military achievement of Charles Martel and 732?
Battle of Tours: beat back the Muslims
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?
Around 1100’s
How many fighting days did a vassal usually owe his overlord?
Usually 40 a year
In what year did William conquer England?
1066
T/F: The Domesday Book what’s the census of all people in Williams 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 what’s to convert pagans
False
T/F: the biggest impact of the Crusades was the opening of new trade routes
True
T/F: medieval Romance focused on true affection and sympathy between lovers
False
Judging from the dialect the poem, who, probably, comprised the original audience?
Anglo-Norman Elite
T/F: all earlier forms of the poems were likely song or recited
True
What is Marsilion tell his ambassadors to tell Charlemagne he promises to do?
Convert to Christianity
Why does Oliver say Roland should not be sent as an investor?
Because he spoils for fight
