AP World History Modern Unit 1 Chapter 7

Hugh Capet

Came to power after Charlemagne’s heirs died out; founded the Capetian dynasty.

Philip Augustus

Notable leader who made France super powerful.

Louis IX

Instated a court of appeals, increasing his own power in France.

Philip IV

Leader who called the Estates-General in France.

Domesday Book

Census created by William the Conqueror for taxing people in England.

Henry II

Tried to limit church authority; married Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Magna Carta

Document created in 1215 to limit King John’s power and control finances.

Hanseatic League

Group of Baltic and Northern countries involved in trade, linked to the Mediterranean.

The Three Estates

The division of society in medieval times: those who pray, fight, and work.

St. Thomas Aquinas

Philosopher known for theological scholasticism and proving God exists.

Troubadours

Poets and entertainers who were promoted by Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Catholic and Muslim City-States

Fighting for power in the Iberian Peninsula.

Agricultural Developments

Advancements like water mills, plows, and new crops made in response to population growth.

Vinland

'Wine land', found by Leif Ericcson; known for Viking explorations.

Pope Urban II

Launched the first Crusade to reclaim Holy Lands.

Catalan influence

Experimented with more crops and agricultural innovation.

Christian Conversion

Scandinavians converted to Christianity as part of medieval expansion.

Cathedral schools

Institutions formed to provide education with a Latin curriculum.

St. Dominic and St. Francis

Founders of religious orders that worked against heresy and materialism.

Independent Cities

Cities that became centers of trade and power during the medieval period.