Unit 2 Flashcards
When did Rome fall?
476 A.D.
What code of laws took Roman and ancient laws and updated them?
12 Tables
What were Charlemagne’s major accomplishments?
First holy Roman emperor and created an empire
What ended Charlemagne’s empire?
His death, invaders and family troubles.
Who created the first English monarchy?
William the conquerer
What was the Domesday Book?
The written record of English land owners and their property made by William the conquerer
What reforms limited the power of the English King?
95 Theses
What was the purpose of the 95 Theses?
To make the Catholic Church fairer
What were the goals of the counter reformation?
Response to the spread of Protestantism
What was a manor? What did serfs do?
A manor was a smaller area of land with serfs who were farming peasants
What caused the east west split of the church?
The competition between Catholics and Protestants
What unified the people of Europe together?
Exploration
What event started the crusades?
Council of Trent
What were the long term effects of the crusades?
Kings had more power in Europe and people were more culturally accepting
Why was Julius Ceasar killed?
A conspiracy led to his assassination
