18 Questions
Who is considered the first missionary to Ireland?
Patrick
What was the social and economic system of Europe during the Middle Ages?
Feudalism
Who was the Muslim leader who reconquered Jerusalem and defeated the Crusaders?
Saladin
What was the cause of the Investiture Controversy between the Pope and the Emperor?
A disagreement over the appointment of Bishops
What was the role of a vassal in the feudal system?
To owe service and loyalty to their overlord
Who lived in a manor house or castle and had serfs work on their land?
A lord
Who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the pope?
Charlemagne
Which king of England fought with the church for supremacy, particularly with Thomas Becket?
Henry II
Who united the Anglo-Saxon tribes of England?
Alfred the Great
Who led the Norman invasion of England and defeated the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conqueror
Who was the mayor of the palace who defeated the Muslim invasion of France at Tours?
Charles Martel
Who was known as a bad king who imposed excessive taxes on the people and imprisoned people without a trial?
King John
Who united the Anglo-Saxons of England?
Alfred the Great
What was the main reason for the disagreement between Henry II and Thomas Becket?
Henry II wanted to try priests in his courts rather than the church courts
What was the Magna Carta created in response to?
The abuses of King John
What was the name of France's parliament during the medieval period?
Estates-General
Who kicked the Mongols out of Russia?
Ivan the Great
Who called the first crusade?
Pope Urban II
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