SS Vocab 6

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Capital of the Byzantine Empire, located between the Black and Mediterranean Seas, ideal for trade. Now known as Istanbul, Turkey.

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Constantinople

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Important late Roman and Byzantine emperor known for reconquering parts of the Western Roman Empire, creating the Code of Justinian, and building Hagia Sophia.

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Justinian

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Economic system in medieval Europe centered around a manor.

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manorialism

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A system where nobles grant land to lesser nobles for loyalty and military service.

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feudalism

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King of the Franks and first Holy Roman Emperor, united much of western Europe, spread Christianity, and valued education.

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Charlemagne

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King who was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215 due to baronial rebellion over fiscal policies.

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King John

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A religious area where monks lived, isolated for worship.

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monasteries

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Led the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, altering English history.

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William the Conqueror

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Muslim sultan who unified forces, defeated Christians, and reclaimed territory, leading to the 3rd Crusade.

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Saladin

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Pope who initiated the Crusades to reclaim Jerusalem from the Seljuks and ensure safe pilgrimages.

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Pope Urban II