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A series of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from a medieval history lecture.

Constantine

Legalized Christianity and moved the Roman capital.

Apostolic Succession

The method of passing down authority in the Christian church.

Goths

Barbarian group that sacked the Western Roman Empire in 410 AD.

Leo the Great

Pope who turned away Attila and wrote Leo's Tome.

Gregory the Great

Bishop known for missionizing Europe and addressing the dragon of the Tiber.

Merovingian Dynasty

Early Frankish dynasty led by king Clovis.

Charlemagne

Holy Roman Emperor who expanded the Carolingian Empire.

Arianism

Christian doctrine rejected by the Nicene Creed.

Mayor of the Palace

The most powerful position in the Merovingian period.

Primogeniture

The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate.

Five Pillars of Islam

The basic acts of worship and practice in Islam.

Hajj

The pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Angel Gabriel

The angel who delivered God's words to Muhammad.

Mecca and Medina

The two most important cities in Islam.

Muhammad

The prophet who recognized his role at age 40.

Rashidun Caliphates

The first four caliphs after Muhammad’s death.

Battle of Tours

The battle in which Charles Martel defeated Abd-Al-Rahman.

Civic Exams

Exams for political advancement in the Tang Dynasty.

Li Bai

Famous poet known for writings about drunkenness.

Taoism

'Tao' means 'the way' in Chinese philosophy.

Wu Zetian

The only female emperor of China who was politically ruthless.

Harappan Civilization

Lacks understanding due to the inability to translate its language.

Theravada Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism that focuses on individual enlightenment.

Jainism

Religion known for its principle of absolute pacifism.

Justinian

Byzantine emperor who built the Hagia Sophia.

Ethiopia

African kingdom most influenced by Christianity.

Mansa Musa

Famous ruler known for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca.

Camels

Animals that allowed for the spread of Islam across Africa.