AP European History: Greece and Rome / Middle Ages - Fill-in-the-Blank Flashcards

A set of fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key causes, events, and figures from the late Middle Ages, the Black Death, the Papal Schism, and early Renaissance-related ideas.

The Little Ice Age caused great famine from __, leading to inflation and high costs for grain and other food products.

1300-1450

The Black Plague killed around __ of Europe's population.

half

There were __ popes in Europe during the Papal Schism.

3

There were 3 popes in Europe during the Papal Schism, and Europe was divided depending on which pope you believed in, which made the population question the legitimacy of the __.

Catholic Church

During the Hundred Years' War, the English king wanted to retain land in __ France.

Northern

The French were inspired to resist during the Hundred Years' War, led by __.

Joan of Arc

Socrates' execution helped shift __, ultimately changing Europe and its teaching.

Western philosophy

Plato developed his own philosophical system, influencing Aristotle, and preserving __ thought.

Socratic

Aristotle developed formal logic and served as a tutor to __.

Alexander the Great

People would read Ancient Greek and Roman __.

Classics

They would share Jewish beliefs alongside __ beliefs.

Christian

Western philosophy would spread its beliefs all over __.

Europe

Greco Roman ideas brought many ideas that we use __.

now

Mysticism focused on __ and their connection with God.

spirits

The Black Death caused a major disaster that set the stage for many events by causing a significant decrease in __.

population

With the plague, wages rose and power shifted to __.

city workers and merchants

This broke down the __ system.

manor

Growing towns had more wealth and funded art and projects instead of __.

the Church

The pope would end up losing power, and the __ merchants would take over more roles.

rich

Trade was increasing with the eastern __.

Mediterranean

The fall of Constantinople would bring the Greeks' manuscripts and knowledge from the __.

West

The __ press would spread faster than ever.

printing