Medieval Europe Quiz Study Guide

A set of flashcards reviewing key concepts, terminology, and historical facts about Medieval Europe from the study guide.

What characterized the Dark Ages in early Medieval Europe?

It was a time period where education plummeted and historians know nothing about it because nobody was writing anything.

How is Feudalism best described?

A system of rule based on working together no matter if you are rich or poor.

What form of empire was Charlemagne's empire?

A form of the cologian Empire.

What were several characteristics of cities in Medieval Europe?

Crowded conditions, trading markets, religion, and poor hygiene.

What is commercial capitalism?

An economic system characterized by economics, free trade, profit, and investment.

What is an interdict and why would the Pope use it?

An interdict is the Pope having control over the lords/kings, which the Pope would use to maintain control over them.

Whose power was the Magna Carta aimed at limiting?

The king.

What was the collection of fiercely independent German and Italian states known as?

The Holy Roman Empire.

How was the Byzantine Empire different from the rest of Europe?

They are eastern orbidox christians.

Why did the Byzantine Empire come into conflict with the Catholic Church?

Because of disputes and cultural divide.