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42 Cards in this Set
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geographic features of southern Europe
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mountainous, warm, and sunny
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geographic features of northern Europe
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rivers, cooler, flat
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Eurasia
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the large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia
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topography
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the shape and elevation of land in a region
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what was raised on the plains of northern Europe
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all sorts of crops
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what was raised in the regions of southern Europoe
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grapes, olives, sheep, and goats
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Northern and southern Europe each had a different way of life due to
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climate, landforms, and water ways
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how did the peninsulas affect the way people lived
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they became fishermen, and sailers
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which groups were the most influential in spreading Christianity throughout Europe
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missionaries and monks
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St. Patrick
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Christian saint , he converted the people of Ireland to Christianity
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How did monks contribute to the society in medieval times
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helped the poor, copied books, helped read for those who couldn't read, and wrote and saved old writings
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Clovis
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King of the franks, Christian leader, built a kingdom in Gaul
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charlemange
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King of the franks, he was a brilliant warrior and strong leader crowned the emperor of Rome
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reason for feudalism to originate
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nobles needed warriors
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feudalism
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A system that governed the relationships between lords and vassals in medieval
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fief
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piece of land as a payment
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main duty of a vassal
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to fight for his lord and protect his land
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manor
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a large estate owned by a knight or lord
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manor system
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when the knights grew and made stuff on their land that they needed without going into town
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why was the manor system created
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because the knights were to busy fighting
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Eleanor of Aquitaine
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Queen of France and england one of the most powerful women in Europe
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How did feudalism reach Britian
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by a French noble William
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What brought the end to feudalism
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growth of towns
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what caused the growth of European cities in the 1000s
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population and trade increased
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What feudal system lasted longer(Japan or Europe)
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Japan it lasted till the 1800s
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the duties and powers of the pope
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power to excommunicate and help pick the emperor
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excommunication
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to cast out from the church
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how did the emperors of the holy Roman Empire come into power
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by conquering small states
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why did the roman catholic church split in the 1000s
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popes wanted more power
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Who did the Roman Catholic Church side with during the split
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popes and nobles
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Who did the Eastern Orthodox Church side with during the split
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bishop of constaintonople
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Why were the Crusades fought
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Control of the Holy Land
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Why did the Byzantine emperor asked the pope for help
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to conquer the holy land so the muslim people don't take over their land
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What are some reasons why the Christian Crusaders lost the war to regain the holy land
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the distanst, the hot desert climate, they were outnumbered, and the leaders had small fights among themselves
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What was the most important result from the Crusaders to the Holy Land
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brought back knowledge
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Two major differnces between Europe and Japan art
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Japan- natural themes
Europe- culture/religous |
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St. Benedict
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Italian saint and monk
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What was St. Benedict known for
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he created a set of rules for monks to follow
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What happened in 1066
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William the conquer leads the norman invasion of Britian
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What new technology helped farmers during the Middle ages to grow more food
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plow,and horse collar
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Chivarly
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the code of honorable behaviar for medival Knights
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bull
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A letter written by the pope about religion
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