Middle Ages Review

Why did medieval towns contribute to the fall of feudalism?

What was the Inquisition?

Which continent shares a large landmass with Europe but is separated by the Ural Mountains and Black Sea?

Why did Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV argue?

How did the Benedictine Rule influence monks and nuns?

Why did Pope Urban II launch the Crusades?

Which religion was adopted by most of Europe during the Middle Ages?

Why did crusaders attack Constantinople in the Fourth Crusade?

What region was home to the Moors and a focus of the Reconquista?

Who was Joan of Arc?

What did the Magna Carta do?

What empire was founded by Otto the Great?

Why did popes claim ultimate authority over the medieval Christian Church?

How did Charlemagne spread Christianity?

What was a consequence of the Crusades?

Who was William the Conqueror?

Why did serfs work on a lord's land?

What event started the Hundred Years’ War?

Why did English barons force King John to sign the Magna Carta?

Which civilization took control of much of Western Europe after the fall of Rome?

What farming innovations helped end feudalism?

Why did Europeans build many cities along rivers and coastlines?

What happened to Charlemagne's empire after his death?

Why is Charlemagne an important historical figure?

What was the correct order of feudal society from highest to lowest?

Why were Christian forces successful in the First Crusade?

Why do historians use the term “Middle Ages” to describe an era in European history?

Why is Saint Patrick considered an important figure in world history?

Who was William the Conqueror?

Why did feudalism develop in medieval Europe?