Chapter 9 Flashcards
(18 cards)
Scholasticism - A method of study that uses reason to support Christian beliefs.
Common law- law that is the same for all people.
Vernacular- Everyday language of ordinary people.
Theology- The study of religion.
Crusades and their results- Holy war- increased trade in Western Europe. Furthered cultural diffusion.
Importance of the Magna Carta- “great charter” it took away power from the monarchs to give to the people. Monarchs must obey the law.
Concordat of Worms- a treaty that ended the struggle between emperors and popes over investitures (who gets to pick the next bishop).
Chief goal of the Crusades- to conquer the holy land.
Reconquista- the campaign to drive the Muslims out of Spain.
Results of the plague in Europe- economic decline.
A major conflict between the Holy Roman emperors and the popes was who would pick the next bishop.
Key features of Gothic architecture-flying buttresses
Church during the late Middle Ages grew week and divided.
Why is Joan of Arc remembered? She lead the French to victories against the English in the Hundred Years’ War.
Manorialism- economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages.
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the collapse of a strong central government.
Characteristics of Feudalism-Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
Feudal societies are generally characterized by an emphasis on social order.
