Western Civ: Middle Ages

The name for the Vikings who settled in northern France and became Christians, invading England in 1066...

Code of Conduct for Knighs and the Upper class. Concerned with honor and Christian virtue...

What is modern chauvinism or "chronological snobbery?"

What three features are emblematic of a gothic cathedral?

Those who worked the land and were usually bound to their lord in some way were called...

I defeated the English several times in battle, in spite of my youth. I received visions from God and was burned.

Name for the Turkish nomads who came to power and started an empire that would last until WWI

The sale of church offices. Considered sinful and a source of corruption.

In the feudal system, lesser lords were known as what in reference to the "overlord" or king?

The political system where a series of lords and vassals agreed to defense and loyalty.

How many people died due to the Mongol conquests?

Which of the following were reasons the average crusader went on crusade?

The black death is said to have spread via...

Term for the increase in agricultural production and practices of Europe.

Spain's great national epic from this time...

The basic curriculum in the Western World for a millenium, now called “classical education.”

Famous Battle in 1066 where William the Conqueror defeated the Anglo-Saxons in England

Event at which Pope Urban II called and preached the 1st crusade.

The semi-legendary English King who formed most English epics of this time...

What European country spent hundreds of years reconquering territory as a crusade?

The great German/Norse Epic about gods who pursue corrupted gold, a hero slays a giant who turned into a dragon...

The Crusades were primarily what sort of war?

Which "shameful" crusade failed due to politics, debt, and the siege of Constantinople.

Preacher of the 2nd Crusade and monastic reformer who helped discipline and renew the church.

Members of the begging orders of which the Franciscans are the best known.

What Empire asked the Christian West for help?

France's great national epic from this time...

Associations formed by members of a trade that set the market, membership rules, and benefits.

Princely state that became the leading power of present-day Russia after the Mongol decline.

Why are the crusades often portrayed incorrectly by the media and popular culture?

"Songs of Great Deeds"

The name for the special court convened by the Roman Church to try special heresy cases.

The "Angelic Doctor" who systemized doctrine and philosophy and is still hugely influential.

The prevailing method of teaching and reasoning in the middle ages. Faith+Reason+Classical

Cathedral famous for its intact stained glass and exemplary Gothic style.

An incorrect belief or practice that rejects orthodox Christian doctrine

The "Great Charter" that limited the powers of the King. Constitutional government.

What is the name for the decorated art of book-making and calligraphy found in the Middle Ages?

Finnish myth about the creation of a device that can create anything, but ends up at the bottom of the ocean...

Which two leaders are considered "high points" of the crusading movement?

What is the name of the "second-class citizen" status given to Christians under Islamic rule?

A War called by the Pope for the forgiveness of sins for a Just or Holy Cause.

Which of the following were NOT reasons most crusaders went on crusade?

Lit., “to talk.” Name for the councils that advised the English king and approved taxation.