Tri 1 CTA Review Flashcards
How many continents are there?
7
What continent was Charlemagne’s Empire located on?
Europe
What modern-day countries were eventually formed from the signing of the Treaty of Verdun (843CE)?
Italy, France, Germany
Where was the First Crusade fought?
The Holy Land (Jerusalem, the Middle East)
What was the first European country the Plague struck?
Italy
Where did the Black Plague Originate? Which country? Which continent?
Gobi Desert, Mongolia, Asia
Where were medieval manors mostly located?
England/UK
In what country was the Battle of Tours fought, and won, by Charles Martel?
France
In which European country did the Reconquista take place?
Spain
What country did the venerable monk Bede live and work?
England
What is the body of water that is south of the continent of Europe (and north of Africa)?
Mediterranean Sea
The Middle Ages occurred between which two other periods?
The Roman Empire (Classical Age) and the Renaissance
Who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope on Christmas Day 800CE?
Charles I (Charlemagne)
Which organization provided shelter for travelers, took care of the sick, and wrote books by hand during the Middle Ages?
Monasteries
What is a vassal?
A person who receives land in exchange for loyalty and service
What was the role of a knight during the Middle Ages?
To serve the king and protect those less powerful than him
What were the three “L’s” a knight protected?
His lord, the Lord, and his lady
What did Pope Urban II call for in 1095?
Crusades in order to take control of the Holy Land
Which event during the Middle Ages led to increased trade with places outside of Europe?
The Crusades
Which was the only successful Crusade?
The First Crusade
Which unofficial Crusades, led by Stephen of Cloyes and Nicholas of Cologne, were a disaster?
The Childrens’ Crusades
Was the Reconquista a success?
Yes
What was the goal of the Reconquista?
To reclaim territory in what is today Spain that had been lost to the Moors
How did the Black Plague spread across Europe?
Infected fleas on rats
How did the Black Plague impact Europe?
The Church lost some of its influence, the economy weakened, feudalism ended, daily life became chaotic
Which religion was blamed and persecuted for causing the Black Plague?
Judaism
When did the Black Plague strike Europe?
1347-1352
Which country did the Black Plague move to after Mongolia?
China
What are other names for the Black Plague?
Black Death, the Great Plague (the bubonic plague is NOT the same thing)
How was artwork impacted by the Black Plague?
Artists included death and despair more than ever before
How did the Black Plague affect Europe’s economy?
Feudalism ended, peasants began to earn more money
Why did plague doctors wear bird-like masks?
The masks were filled with flowers to purify the air that the doctors were breathing while they treated patients
What is a primary source?
Something created by the person who witnessed or experienced what is being written about.
What is a secondary source?
Something that is created by someone who did NOT witness or experience what is being written about.
Why was the crowning of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day in 800 CE so significant?
Charlemagne already had secular power as King of the Franks, but now he had religious power as well.
What was a complaint that many monks had about the Rule of Saint Benedict?
They believed that The Rule of Saint Benedict was too rigid.
Increased trade with countries outside of Europe was a result of what event?
The Crusades
What group was created to protect Christians who were making a pilgrimage to Jerusalem?
The Knights Templar
What event led to a dramatic decrease in Europe’s population?
The Black Plague
Why did people turn to religion to end the Black Plague?
They believed the Black Plague was a punishment from God so prayer was the only way to make it stop.
