Flashcards on the Medieval Time Period

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The Medieval Time period is also known as

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The Dark Ages

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Main goal of the Crusades

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To take back Jerusalem from the Muslims

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Who did the Byzantine Emperor ask for help?

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Pope Urban II

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Two groups fighting over the Holy Land

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Christians and Muslims

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Source of power for monarchs like kings and queens

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They believed they received their power from God

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Crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

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Emperor Charlemagne

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Who crowned King Charlemagne?

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Pope Leo III

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What did the Pope want in return for crowning Charlemagne?

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Military protection

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Change in monarchy power over time

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The power of the monarchy declined and the Church grew in power

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Main purpose of the monastery

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To help educate the people