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The Church of England was established and emphasis was on loyalty to the throne.
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Scholasticism was defined as learning in the schools or universities. Theology, physiology, and occasionally medicine and law were the main subjects taught.
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Monasticism is a religous act often performed in communities. Participants often perform vows of celibacy, poverty,or obedience.
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The Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church separated during the Great Schism due to politics and people.
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This was a tragic break from the Roman Catholic Church. Politics and disputes separated the Church causing many to break away from the Pope. France no longer recognized their Church.
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The Norman Conquest was a victory for William the Conqueror at Hasting, Europe, against England.
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The Crusades were religious wars fought to reclaim land Christians believed belonged to God. Many crusades were unsuccessful (some involving children).
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The Hanseatic League was an organizatiion of merchantile, medieval German towns which grouped together and defended themselves against clergies or noble men.
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Music was often heard on stringed instruments, or wooden instruments, for instance, wooden flutes, pan flutes, or psaltery.
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Henry II was an intelligent, tough, and able king. He was well liked and appreciated by his people. He practiced the common law that could be understood by the ommon people. The Royal Authority was established to judge those in high places (clergy) fairly.
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Romanesque and Gothic Architecture are classic art pieces that are found in Churches or royal buildings.
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Universities were places which only nobles or great philosophers attended to receive higher education,
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Medieval art was often filled with mystical or magical fairy tales, often involving knights slaying dragons.
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Apocalyptic stories were famous during this time period. Many studied the end times and enjoyed other philosophers' teachings on apocalyptic topics.
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The Magna Carta was an influential document that was used during King John's reign to limit his feudal powers. The Magna Carta has sixty-three chapters explaining the king's feudal rights.
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Loius IX was an attractive, young blond who led his country with great power. This great power is referred to as kingship. He controlled the Great Lords, showed passion for justice, and led two crusades.
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The Babylonian Captivity was a time of growing loss of power for the office of the Pope, and showed increasing challenges towards the Pope's authority.
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The Hundred Year's War was a conflict between England and France. The main reason for this disturbance was dynastic quarreling.
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The Black Death was a time in history when a terrible disease passed through parts of Europe killing almost half the population.
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Joan of Arc was a fifteen year old girl who led 6,000 men to defend the shores of Orleans against the unbeatable English, and won.
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The printing press was invented by Johann Gutenburg to publish Bibles for churches and other documents for everyone to use.
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The War of the Roses was an international argument, between the House of York and the Lancastrians, for the throne of England.
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The War of the Roses finally ended with Britain's Tudors on the throne.
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The Holy Roman Empire was a feudal monarchy that encompassed Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemberg, Switzerland, Austria, and the Czech and Slozak Republics. These countries made up the official geography of the Holy Roman Empire.
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The first chart of a human body was created and studied by students in the medical fields during the Medieval times.
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Kepler created a revolutionary book on planetary motion. This book was later seen as revolutionary.
