1. 6. How did people handle the Plague? They were religious fanatics who beat each other up as way to limit evil spirits. Flagellants went after Jewish communities. They clearly blames Jews for the illness. Medical—blood-letting was used, and some were kept isolated. Although priests came to the aid of those who were dying, many believed that the church was going after people who committed sins.

2. 7. How did the Great Schism create a crisis with the church and its Christian followers?

3. The church was in crisis. One pope resided in France and the other pope resided in Rome. This left many believers confused about Christianity. The power of the church declined.

4. 8. Who were Wycliffe and Hus? According to the Church what are they guilty of?

5. Guilty-heresy Wycliffe was upset with the abuse of power by the church. He believed that believers should interpret the bible themselves and not rely on priests. Hus was burned at the stake because of his church views. He demanded reform.

6. 9. Which two nations fought the Hundred Years’ War? B. Why was it fought?

7. England and France The English controlled French lands. The French wanted greater political and economic freedom.

8. C. What role did Joan of Arc play in the war? D. What was the impact of the conflict?

9. Joan of Arc revived French momentum against the English. She provided France with a national identity and connection with Catholicism. Outcome: Nationalism and Centralization

10. 10. Why was the Byzantine Empire able to flourish? Why was Constantinople the center of the Byzantine Empire?

11. Trade Commerce-Constantinople was a link between the Eastern and Western world. During the middle ages period, it was one of the wealthiest cities

12. 11. What were Justinian’s accomplishments?

13. A strong military, economy, and culture supported this. He revised Roman law-Justinian Code.

14. 12. List and describe two laws from Justinian’s Code of Laws

15. 13. What were the differences in the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church?

16. 14. Why did the Byzantine Empire collapse?

17. Treasury problems, over extension, the Crusades, the Plague, and the increase in Islamic power across the Mediterranean.

18. 15. What was the legacy of the Byzantine Empire?

19. The Byzantines preserved the Greco-Roman period. This included literature, language, math, and science. Byzantine Art and Architecture took on a religious tone.

20. 16. How did geography help Russia and Kiev?

21. River valleys, nice terrain, plenty of migration, and trade with Constantinople.

22. 17. What were some characteristics of Kiev?

23. Cyrillic Alphabet, Eastern Orthodox religion, and styles of art and architecture