history exam

Empire

A group of countries controlled by one government or person.

Colony

A country under the political control of another country.

Fyrd

Part-time army.

Crusade

A religious war by Christians versus Muslims.

Magna Carta

A document made by King John promising to respect the rights of the church and barons to stop unfair taxes, signed in 1215.

Yeoman

A richer farmer who owns land.

Serf

A peasant who was a slave owned by the Lord.

Augustine

A monk who spread Christianity in England.

Alfred the Great

King crowned in 871 A.D. who separated England and organized the Fyrd.

Battle of Stamford Bridge

The battle where Harold Godwinson defeated Hardrada, who was taken by surprise.

William the Conqueror

Led the Norman conquest of England and built the first proper castles.

Mongolian Empire

An empire controlled by Genghis Khan that included parts of Russia, China, and Central Asia.

Mansa Musa

Ruler of the Mali Empire, considered the richest man ever.

Symptoms of the Black Death

Cough, blood in cough, shivers, and joint pain.

Church of England

Religion founded by Henry VIII after breaking with Rome, changing England from Catholic to Protestant.

Aqueduct

A system invented by Romans to transport water.