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7784989542Crusades and cross-cultural exposure generated by them-Europeans become aware of what they don't have -Latin works are translated into Arabic -Technologies spread from Muslim world -European though increased due to Muslims translations and commentary on pieces of literature and art0
7784990934Church Schisms-Split between groups -Pope's territorial jurisdiction (Pope felt that he should have more power than Patriarch) -Religious Doctrine1
7784994085Council of Clermont-Formed by Pope Urban the second under orders of the Byzantine emperor Alexium Comnenus -Order to go to Holyland and fight muslims2
7784996115Women in Byzantine Empire-Elite woman remained inside -If women went out they wore a veil -Poor women in rural areas worked the fields with husband3
7784998143Reasons for population increase in Western Europe-Technology -Plows and new horse harnesses allowed for more and better food to be produced -Surplus= trade= money= more support=bigger families4
7785000053Hagia Sophia-Church built in Constantinople - Under rule of Justinian -Design used as a model and reference for others in time period and after -Name means holy wisdom5
7785003440Power base in Kievan Russia-Power (political) is gained from trade -Very uncommon, because usually comes from landholding6
7785004492Monasticism-Living in a religious community apart from society and following a set of rules, obedience, and poverty -Large element of Christianity and Buddhism -Monasteries became a primary center of learning and literacy during the medieval times7
7785004493Charles Martel-French man that wants France to remain in power -In the Battle of Tours, which hautled the Muslim expansion from moving into France8
7785007114Power struggle between kings and popes-Carolingian gets crown from Pope (gives pope power) -Carolingian goes behind Pope's back and crowns his own son, which begins the feud -Disagreements create nepotism (giving preferment to close relatives) and simony (selling church jobs) -Pope Gregory the 7th makes large set of rules that cant be broken -Excommunicates Henry the 4th and later brings him back (gives Pope more power) -9
7785007115Treaty of Verdun-Split of land among 3 grandsons of Carolingian -France (french speaking) -Burgundy (middle) -German (german language)10
7785011128Investiture controversy-Battle between the popes and the kings (see other notes)11
7785012140Invasion of England 1066-Battle of Hastings -William the conqueror invades England and claims he should be the rightful holder of the crown -Sailed across the English Cannel -Bayeaux Tapestry (shows battle and was made by women)12
7785013471Simony-Selling of church jobs by the ruler -Going behind the Pope -Gave the kings more power and wasn't good outcome13
7785013472Feudal titles-King -Lords (get land connects with people) -Vassals (Lesser lords) -Knights (fiefs are medival land grants for service) -Peasants -Serfs (protected and lived in the land) (could not be bought or sold)14
7785017182Challenges to the Catholic Church 10th century-Regional disagreements over church regulations -Shortages of Education (trained clergy) -Difficult Communications -Political Disorders -Unifying Issues -Clergies begin to marry, which isn't allowed15
7785021348What was happening to the Byzantium and western Europe around 1200?-Western Europe was improving their military and was showing renewed vitality -Byzantine showed signs of decline and military weakness16
7795394496Byzantium lost a part of their empire to who?-To Arab invaders -Lost Egypt, Syria, and Tunisa17
7795398352What was the plague of Justinian?-Bubonic plague epidemic that spread in the 6th century in Western Europe and Byzantine empire18
7795400901After the 7th century what happened to women?-Confined to home -Had to wear a vail if they wanted to leave the house19
7795404371Byzantium's inherited the style of their economy from what older empire?-The Late Roman Empire20
7795407095List 2 cultural achievements of the Byzantines?-Hagia Sofia (cathedral in Constantinople) -Cyrillic Alphabet21
7795414367In Western Europe, what supplanted the edicts of the Roman Emperors?-By family-bases of Germanic people22
7795419321Who finally stopped the Umayyad caliphs from invading Europe in 732?-Charles Martel -Charlemagne's grandfather23
7795422226Who were the sea raiders from Scandinavia?-Vikings (new threat to western Europe)24
7795427561What was the term used to describe the long-standing traditions of landholding and obligation during the middle ages?-Manor25
7795431425What emerged as the central figure in medieval warfare?-Knights26
7795436042How did a knight get the necessary financial revenue?-Used land revenues -Called Fief27
7795439583What was a disagreement between secular rulers (kings) and popes?-Invesiture Controversy (who held power)28
7795442726What were 4 aspects of the Rule of Benedict?-Organized monasteries -Made rules to govern Monks -Many other towns modeled systems of this ruling -Began as a hermit in a cave (not popular, had to build himself up)29
7795445476List 3 responsibilities and/ or achievements of monasteries?-Live a life of devolution and work -Obligation of poverty and celibacy -Obedience to the abbot30
7795451799Which form of Christianity did Vladimir choose?-Orthodox Christianity31
7795454790What was the political power derived from in Kievan Russia?-From trade rather than from landholding32
7795459016What played a significant role in the doubling of the western European population? Give specific examples.-Technology played an important role -England: 1.1 million to 1.9 million -France: 5.2 million to 9.2 million -Both happened in 114 years33
7795461970Where did independent cities first appear?- First appeared in Italy and Flanders34
7795461971What are communes?-Group of leading citizens who bonded together to defend the city and demand the privileges of self-government form the lord35
7795464805List 4 reasons that contributed to the Crusades?-Leaders of Latin Church sought for a warlike tone -Knights welcomed the idea of fighting other Christians -Nobles wanted land and titles for status -Italian merchants wanted to increase trade36
7795466652What was the council of Clermont?-Assembly for the church with Pope Urban 11 -Was ordered by the Byzantine emperor Alexium Comnenus37
7795469425What did the Europeans borrow from the Muslims as a result of interaction form the Crusades?-Learned how to make pasta, paper, refined sugar, colored glass, etc.38
7795472318Intellectually, how did the Muslims contribute to European thought?-Introduced things that allowed the Europeans to become aware of what things they lacked in their lives -Their translations of and commentaries on Greek philosophical and scientific works that provided a vital stimulus to European thought39
7795475235Who is Eleanor of Aquitaine and why is she famous?-One of the most influential women of the crusading era -Husband was King Louis the 7th of France40
7795479330What are troubadours and what was the favorite instrument?-Group of poet singers -Favorite instrument was the lute (similar to a guitar)41

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