NAME: _Jessica Schobel_
A Century of Turmoil
March 16, 2010
1.
When and how did the Great Schism begin?
The Great Schism began when the French pope lived in Avignon and the Italian lived
in Rome.
1378, 2 popes followed by 3 popes (1 in France)
2.
When and how was the Great Schism resolved?
The Great Schism was resolved when the Holy Roman Emperor forced all three
popes to resign, then they elected another pope named Martin V.
1414-1417 Council of Constance picked a new pope
3.
How did the Great Schism affect medieval life?
The Great Schism affected medieval life by leaving the papacy greatly weakened.
Weakened the Catholic Church
4.
Where did the plague begin and how did it spread?
The plague began in Asia. By traveling many trade routes was how it was spread.
In Asia and spread along the trade routes to Europe
5.
What were some economic effects of the plague?
Some economic effects from the plague were it affected the Muslim world, Europe
and parts of Asia. Before the plague was over, it killed over 25 million people. Then
every few years, the plague would come back, but not be as serious as the first time.
Population decrease, trade decreased, prices increased,
peasant revolt increased, manors decreased.
6.
How did the plague affect the Church?
The plague affected the Church by the loss of its prestige when its prayers failed to
stop the onslaught, and when priest abandoned their duties.
Prestige of church decreased because the power of prayer and
penance did not stop plague.
7.
What was the primary reason for the Hundred Year’s War?
The primary reason for the Hundred Year’s War
French King died and English king claimed the throne.
8.
What was the outcome of the Hundred Year’s War?
The outcome of the Hundred Year’s War
French win and eventually the English loose all land in France
except the port city of Calais.
9.
How did the Hundred Year’s War affect medieval society?
The Hundred Year’s War affected medieval society
Age of Chivalry died, nationalism replaced feudalism.
10.
Who are John Wycliffe, Jan Hus, and Joan of Arc?
John Wycliffe was an Englishman who challenged the papacy. Jan Hus was a
professor in Bohemia who was influenced by John Wycliffe. Joan of Arc was a teenage
French peasant girl, she felt moved by God to rescue France from its English conquerors.
Wycliff and Huss said that the Bible was more important than the
pope. Joan of Arc was a peasant girl who led the French army to
victory at the “Battle of Orleans” and was burned at the stake for
heresy but later made a saint.