Chapter 9 TEST Flashcards
Common law
Law that was the same for all people
William the conqueror
Norman king who took over the crown of england in 1066 and was them responsible for the domesday book
Pope urban the second
Was the the pope who urged the christians to start the crusades by taking back the holy land from the muslims
Concordat of worms
Treaty that ended the investiture struggle between the church and the holy roman emperors
Crusades
A holy war by the catholic church to take back the holy land
Isabella
Ruler who used the inquisition to help unify spain
Vernacular
Everyday language of ordinary people
Chaucer
Writer who penned the canterbury tales that gave a colorful picture of medieval life
Black death
Plague that spread throughout europe killing 1/3 of the population
Joan of arc
Peasant woman who led french troops to victory against the english in the hundred years war
Why was the magna carta important
It asserted that the monarch must obey the law and gave rights to all people
Under whose reign did the developement of an early jury system take place
Henry the second
What was the chief goal of the crusades?
To free the holy land from the turks
What does the reconquista refer to?
The campaign to drive the muslims out of spain
What were the key features of gothic architechture
Churches with pointed arches, high ceilings, and flying buttresses
Which two countries fought in the hundred years war?
England and france
Why is joan of arc remembered and revered?
She helped unite France which eventually led France to victory over the english in the hundred years war
Recognize and briefly explain the four ideas about government and law that emerged in england that have influences the modern world.
The idea that there are laws for all people including the monarch became the basis for english COMMON LAW. EARLY JURIES were the basis for todays grand jury and trial jury. Henrey the second brought both of these ideas about. The MAGNA CARTA asserted the monarch must obey the law and rights were given to all people. It would also be said to be the basis for the US Constitution. Finally, PARLIAMENT became the framework for England’s legislature and representative government, which later influenced the structure of U.S. Government.
What were 4 important causes and long lasting effects / results of the crusades?
CAUSES:
- a desire to free the holy land from the turks/muslims
- a desire to win wealth and land
- a search for adventure
- some europeans desire to escape trouble at home
EFFECTS:
- bitter legacy of religious hatred
- increased trade led to the growth of a money economy
- rise of popes and kings power
- renting land helps to free serfs
Religions oldest to newest
Judaism, christianity, islam
