Fling The Teacher 1-3 Middle Ages – Flashcards
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What was Charlemagne king of?
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Franks
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What religion did the moors of Spain come from
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Islam
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Did the fall of the Roman Empire come before or after the Crusades
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Before
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What fierce warriors ravaged northwestern Europe beginning in about 760 C.E.?
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Vikings
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Why were castles built?
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to take and secure land
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What did William of Normandy capture?
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England 1066
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What does Renaissance means?
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rebirth
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What's something that isn't a castle defense?
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trebuchet
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Who stopped Muslim advance on the Irberian Penninsila
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Charles"The Hammer" Martel
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What is the system of loyalties and protections that existed during the Middle Ages
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fuedalism
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What was the time period of the middle ages?
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500-1500
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What is a present of money, good, or land given by a father to her daughter's husband?
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dowry
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Where did the Huns originate?
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Central Aisa
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What is the language of the Byzantine Empire?
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Greek
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What preserved Greek and Roman Ingenuity?
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monasteries
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What was Dermot king of?
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Leinster
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What was Dermot's senior wife?
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Mor
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How many children does Dermot Have?
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6
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Where does Richard grow up?
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Wales
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When marrying Donal O'Brien, who did Urla give her father a strong ally with?
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The King of Thomond
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How old was Richard when he went to his first battle?
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15
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Why did Richard's mother die?
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because of child birth
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How did Dermot avenge the death of his father?
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he looted Abbey and stole the rival King's wife
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Why does Strongbow marry Isabella?
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for dowry
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How many children do strongbow and Isabella have?
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2
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Who does strongbow initially swear his allegiance to?
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King Stephen
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What does Great Britain consist of?
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England, Wales, North Ireland, and Scotland
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What is Ferns the capital of?
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Leinster
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Which two siblings ran off to steal food at Urla's wedding?
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Aoife and Conner
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What is cannon law?
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Church law
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What was conner given to prepare him for life?
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Many head of cattle to raise
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Who did Urla marry?
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Donal O'Brien
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Why were Aoife and conner not seated at the wedding table at Urla's
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They stole a bag of food because they were greedy so they missed the party
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Why is Dermot a supporter of education?
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he has founded many monistaries and abbeys
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What are the names of Richard's children?
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Gilbert and Isabella
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What position on the feudal pyramid would Raymond occupy?
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knight
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How did Robert Fitzharding become the Portreeve of Bristol?
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He pledged his loyalty to Henry
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What would Richard have to do to return to the king's good graces?
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give up the long bow as a weapon
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Why does the death of Mac Loughlin spell trouble for Dermot?
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Mac Loughlin provides protection from other rival kings
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Why is King Henry willing to help Dermot?
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Dermot helped him with the welsh a few years back
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Who is in charge of Leinster while Dermot is looking for fighting men?
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Murrough
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Which of Aoife's siblings were taken hostage by O'Conner?
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Enna
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How did Dermot convince King Henry to help him?
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He pledged his loyalty to him
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What's Richards impression of Dermot?
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he was the biggest man he had ever seen
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In addition to being King of England and Duke of Aquitaine, what other title does Henry hold?
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Duke of Normandy
