What was Charlemagne king of?
Franks
What religion did the moors of Spain come from
Islam
Did the fall of the Roman Empire come before or after the Crusades
Before
What fierce warriors ravaged northwestern Europe beginning in about 760 C.E.?
Vikings
Why were castles built?
to take and secure land
What did William of Normandy capture?
England 1066
What does Renaissance means?
rebirth
What's something that isn't a castle defense?
trebuchet
Who stopped Muslim advance on the Irberian Penninsila
Charles"The Hammer" Martel
What is the system of loyalties and protections that existed during the Middle Ages
fuedalism
What was the time period of the middle ages?
500-1500
What is a present of money, good, or land given by a father to her daughter's husband?
dowry
Where did the Huns originate?
Central Aisa
What is the language of the Byzantine Empire?
Greek
What preserved Greek and Roman Ingenuity?
monasteries
What was Dermot king of?
Leinster
What was Dermot's senior wife?
Mor
How many children does Dermot Have?
6
Where does Richard grow up?
Wales
When marrying Donal O'Brien, who did Urla give her father a strong ally with?
The King of Thomond
How old was Richard when he went to his first battle?
15
Why did Richard's mother die?
because of child birth
How did Dermot avenge the death of his father?
he looted Abbey and stole the rival King's wife
Why does Strongbow marry Isabella?
for dowry
How many children do strongbow and Isabella have?
2
Who does strongbow initially swear his allegiance to?
King Stephen
What does Great Britain consist of?
England, Wales, North Ireland, and Scotland
What is Ferns the capital of?
Leinster
Which two siblings ran off to steal food at Urla's wedding?
Aoife and Conner
What is cannon law?
Church law
What was conner given to prepare him for life?
Many head of cattle to raise
Who did Urla marry?
Donal O'Brien
Why were Aoife and conner not seated at the wedding table at Urla's
They stole a bag of food because they were greedy so they missed the party
Why is Dermot a supporter of education?
he has founded many monistaries and abbeys
What are the names of Richard's children?
Gilbert and Isabella
What position on the feudal pyramid would Raymond occupy?
knight
How did Robert Fitzharding become the Portreeve of Bristol?
He pledged his loyalty to Henry
What would Richard have to do to return to the king's good graces?
give up the long bow as a weapon
Why does the death of Mac Loughlin spell trouble for Dermot?
Mac Loughlin provides protection from other rival kings
Why is King Henry willing to help Dermot?
Dermot helped him with the welsh a few years back
Who is in charge of Leinster while Dermot is looking for fighting men?
Murrough
Which of Aoife's siblings were taken hostage by O'Conner?
Enna
How did Dermot convince King Henry to help him?
He pledged his loyalty to him
What's Richards impression of Dermot?
he was the biggest man he had ever seen
In addition to being King of England and Duke of Aquitaine, what other title does Henry hold?
Duke of Normandy