High Middle Ages Education and Architecture

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to education and architecture during the High Middle Ages in Europe.

Bologna University

The first university in Europe, established in 1088.

Theology

The study of religious beliefs, ideas, and practices.

Gothic Architecture

A new style of building characterized by tall towers, detailed carvings, and flying buttresses, popular in the High Middle Ages.

Flying Buttresses

Tall arches on the outside of Gothic cathedrals that support the walls.

Stained-Glass Windows

Beautiful, large windows made of colored glass that depicted biblical stories and helped non-readers understand church teachings.

Crusades

A series of wars initiated in the 11th century by Christian knights to reclaim territory in the Holy Land from Muslims.

Feudal System

An economic and social system in medieval Europe where serfs worked land owned by nobles in exchange for protection.

Charter

An official document recognizing the rights of a university to teach students, such as the one granted to Bologna University by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.

Castles

Large stone fortresses built during the High Middle Ages to defend against invaders, often surrounded by walls and moats.

The Rise of Banking

A significant economic development led by Jewish merchants, as Christians were generally prohibited from lending money.