How was war waged in the 12th century BC? What did the soldiers in the Trojan War eat?
Q. I need a site(s) with information containing: 1. How war was waged in the 12th century BC. What kinds of armor did the soldiers wear. What sorts of weapons they had. What strategies and tactics did they use. 2. What the soldiers during the Trojan War ate. What did Odysseus eat on his journey. What was there to eat around the Aegean Sea. In what ways was food prepared. please and thank you :]
Asked by sk1ttlesr0ck - Sun Nov 25 18:43:49 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. While I don't know of specific websites, here are some things to look for: 1. Search for "chariot warfare," "Dendra armor" and "Naue type II sword." These should get you the type of things you need. 2. Basically whatever they could get their hands on. Look at modern cooking in the region, minus ingredients of American origin, like tomatoes or potatoes. A lot of meat, cheese, bread, olive oil, wine, etc.
Answered by ndwyvern - Sun Nov 25 20:38:07 2007

What is your choice, Spear or Sword, in 12th Century?
Q. Assume everything around you reverted to 12th Century level of barter, living standards, sustenance, and well being. What do you think is your best defense when screaming only attracts the crows.
Asked by kavekarst - Mon Feb 16 01:39:08 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am a short woman trained in martial arts and fencing and boxing and archery and horsemanship and hunting. Due to my stature and the likelihood of encountering various types of marauding from even the best guys on the best day in the 12th century, I would have to say the long spear. this compensates for short stature, very few during the 12th century could afford to buy or keep a sword, and long spear can have a multitude of uses as a tool as well.
Answered by cardimom - Mon Feb 16 18:13:14 2009

What is the meaning of the 12th century flashback in the movie dasavatharam ?
Q. What is the meaning of the 12th century flashback in the movie dasavatharam ? why particularly that incident is mentioned ?
Asked by dianosaur - Tue Jul 15 11:45:22 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Some guys have claimed they haven't understood chaos theory which plays such an important part in the film. As a physics student, I've decided to explain it a bit so that people can appreciate the brilliance of the film. What is Chaos? Basically a chaotic system is one wherein long term predictions are impossible. Like for example, if I push a car, I know that it is going to move and it will continue to do so if I go on pushing it on and on. However, in a chaotic system, this situation cannot be predicted over a long period of time. Weather, for example, is a chaotic system. No matter how good your instruments are, you simply cannot predict the weather with 100 per cent accuracy over a long term basis and forecast it. What is the… [cont.]
Answered by ssss - Wed Jul 16 01:36:53 2008

How did the Church effect both 12th Century England and Scotland?
Q. Could I possibly have some help on both what it effected and any results caused by this? Also what else was important in Medieval society. Thanks.
Asked by isthisidfree.nope - Tue Mar 17 16:30:15 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 12th century Scotland achieved independence from Rome for its church from England (Canterbury and York) but whilst Ireland had four Archbishops, Scotland had none. Scotland was known as the "special daughter of Rome" The bishops were more likely to follow the orders of the monarch rather than the Pope at the time. The abuse of power by the church and the opulent living style of the bishops in particular led to the Reformation in part in the future years.
Answered by runforfree - Tue Mar 17 19:01:13 2009

What was the status of the hijab in Medieval Persia, specifically the 12th century?
Q. Was it mandatory under the law? Was it considered distasteful or disrespectful for a woman not to wear one?
Asked by Gavin - Wed May 19 16:01:29 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The high jab was respected, but it was considered lower in stature than a strong-hand cross or hook. Hope this helps.
Answered by Shelby - Wed May 19 16:10:51 2010

How fast could ships travel in the 12th Century?
Q. I know this varies due to clement winds and such, but I would like a general, average answer. If possible, that is! Thank you
Asked by hotspur - Sat Jan 26 17:58:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well i know that a single sail ship in the 9th-11th century could sail at a speed between 8-12 knots.
Answered by ScientistX - Sat Jan 26 18:05:18 2008

11th and 12th Century Crime and Punishments?
Q. Please, list all the punishments in the 11th and 12th centuries, and serve a crime you would have to commit to receive said punishment. Thank you! Someone told me if a woman undermine authority, their hair would be cut, is this true?
Asked by Colie Cub - Wed Aug 12 23:26:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In the 11th and 12th centuries in Europe civil punishments consisted mostly of execution in various ways, the most common being hanging. Thieves often had hands cut off if the authorities did not kill them. Church penalties were more varied and ranged from excommunication to death by several means. There were no real prisons as such where people served time. People were held until punishment was carried out, not imprisoned as punishment.
Answered by Shannon - Wed Aug 19 19:36:30 2009

What was the lifestyle of the wealthy like in China during the 12th century? (No more spam please)?
Q. I really just want to know. What were the head of the households responsibilities? What were the different rolls of men and women? Were there servants or were children required to do chores? Were families close knit?
Asked by Miki - Mon Aug 24 23:13:47 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the lifestyle of the wealthy was good.
Answered by FOX News is the best - Fri Aug 28 11:53:22 2009

Compare and Contrast the Italian Renaissance with the Renaissance of the 12th century?
Q. Please include whatever you can, anything helps!
Asked by x45hl33x - Tue Sep 25 16:47:27 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. start from here please:
Answered by Popeye - Thu Sep 27 11:53:49 2007

In what ways does Iseut represent (or not) the ideal lady of the 12th century?
Q. Consider not only her physical characteristics but also her relationship with Tristan and Mark. I'm having a horrible week and I just can't seem to focus. Need help !
Asked by party girl - Wed Oct 7 18:37:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Iseut represents it in many ways.
Answered by FOX News is the best - Sun Oct 11 17:48:35 2009

Western and Easter Christians in the 12th Century?
Q. What were some conflicts/wars between the Eastern (Orthodox Church) and Western (Roman Catholic Church) in the 12th Century? And also what was the architecture and paintings like in the 12th Century and how was the government like? Thank you thank you thank you so much. I looked everywhere but can't seem to find it ..
Asked by lalalaha - Thu Sep 24 20:46:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In the 12th century? Not particularly. The major events of the argument which lead to the split - the Great Schism between the western (Latin/Roman) and Eastern (Orthodox/Greek) churches - happened in the 11th century. During the 12th century, relations, though strained, were still not too bad and there was a chance of reconciliation. However, the 4th crusade, in the early 13th century (c 1204) made things a lot more difficult, if not impossible. The leaders of the crusader army, against the express orders of the Pope, decided that Constantinople was too tempting a prize and they attacked the city which fell and was sacked. The Pope excommunicated the leaders but it was too late to mend the inevitable breach.
Answered by greenshootuk - Fri Sep 25 06:48:12 2009

In the 12th century, would they ct off the head of a suicide?
Q. In Kingdom of Heaven, at the beginning of the movie, they severed the head of Balian's Wife because she had committed suicide. did they really do that back then?
Asked by Rosie Days - Sat May 2 19:19:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. yeah i agree with andrei i mean people did some crazy back then i mean they call it the 'dark ages' for a reason.
Answered by S ON MY CHEST - Sat May 2 19:35:18 2009

I need the name of an American comedy movie in which two men come to the future from the 12th Century by magic?
Q. its a movie where two romans or two men come to the future from the 12th century by magic and end up being in a muesem in America, its very funny. i need its name, does anyone knoow ? one of the actor's got long hair n he falls in love, the other one is tall and strong. they try to go back to thier past, but needs to find a wizard to take them back. help please!!
Asked by ahsan k - Fri Dec 19 19:53:04 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That's called Just Visiting (2001)--A knight and his valet are plagued by a witch, and to repair the damage they make use of the services of a wizard. However, something goes wrong and they are transported from the 12th century to the year 2000. There the knight meets some of his family and slowly learns what this new century is like. However, he still needs to get back to the 12th century to deal with the witch, so he starts looking for a wizard. It stars Is that the one with Jean Reno and Christina Applegate.
Answered by Marilyn B - Fri Dec 19 19:57:12 2008

By the end of the 12th century, what city was the intellectual center of western Europe?
Q. By the end of the 12th century, what city was the intellectual center of western Europe?
Asked by jamie1977@verizon.net - Wed Jun 11 23:39:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Cordova, Spain is the one that comes to mind for me. At that time it held a library of over a million books written in six languages. It also had a university even women could attend, lighted streets, a police force, and flush toilets. The library and university were destroyed by the Spanish Christians when they took Cordova away from the Moors.
Answered by loryntoo - Wed Jun 11 23:54:59 2008

How was Christmas introduced to France by the Romans in the 12th century?
Q. How was Christmas introduced to France by the Romans in the 12th century?
Asked by weezer - Sat Jul 28 02:58:04 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't understand how this date could be acurate. 300 to 500 AD Romans became Chrstian. By 1200 AD Gothic cathedrals were everywere in France, England, Germany and prety much everywere. The exact day of the Christ child's birth has never been pinpointed. Traditions say that it has been celebrated since the year 98 AD. In 137 AD the Bishop of Rome ordered the birthday of the Christ Child celebrated as a solemn feast. In 350 AD another Bishop of Rome, Julius I, choose December 25th as the observance of Christmas. In the late 300's, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. By 1100, Christmas had become the most important religious festival in Europe, and Saint Nicholas was a symbol of gift giving in many European… [cont.]
Answered by Chris - Sat Jul 28 03:20:10 2007

Would all those who were sentenced as Witches or heretics, from the 12th century on, martyrs or just victims?
Q. Please defend your answer. Perhaps I am one of the few that has read many books on this subject, but aren't there histories of those who refused baptism?
Asked by Terry - Mon Nov 23 17:04:04 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What is the difference? Not all martyrs are voluntary or even have control over what is going on. I know that the Salem Witchcraft trials got their start in a property dispute within the Updike family. And of course the King of France wanted the Templars' money. Most witch hunts were witch hunts in the sense that the McCarthy hearings were witch hunts-- except instead of communists these were defined as satan-worshippers to satisfy the powers that be. King James I of England was several good things, but he burned "witches" and among those he burned at least one is remembered fondly. Bloody Mary of course was horrible. Her sister really did oppress Catholics but you will NOT find the variety of executions on purely grounds of faith… [cont.]
Answered by jplatt39 - Mon Nov 23 17:23:45 2009

Can you name some good historical writers for the period 12th - 16th century monarchy?
Q. I've been reading philippa gregory and suzannah dunn, contemplating alison weir and been recommended anya seton's works. Any other good authors who have written fiction/historical novels on this period? I'd like to read more about the plantagenets and the houses of lancaster and york in particular but anything from the above years will interest me!
Asked by Draconia - Fri Jan 1 10:31:07 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Jean Plaidy wrote very good historical novels. I like Alison Weir's novels and have read quite a few of hers. I also like Margeret George.
Answered by caring carer - Fri Jan 1 10:38:15 2010

What led to the revival of trade and the growth of towns in the 12th century?
Q. What led to the revival of trade and the growth of towns in the 12th century?
Asked by gprentice303 - Mon Apr 16 02:59:27 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Two major factors: 1) There were a number of agricultural innovations that, on average, increased crop yields from about 2:1 to 4:1. When land produces more food, then the society doesn't need as many people to do agriculture, which means they are available to do other things (like become merchants, lawyers, teachers, builders, etc.) One thing many people don't understand about our own society is that we are utterly dependent on regular, reliably spectacular crop yields to keep the vast majority of us doing things other than farming. If those yields decline, even marginally, then our civilization is in big trouble. 2) In the latter half of the first millennium AD, Europe was under constant assault from the North (by the VIkings), East… [cont.]
Answered by Geoff - Mon Apr 16 03:36:44 2007

Why was the 12th century a world at war?
Q. Okay so in geography we are learning about WWI and WWII. please help!!! (: Thanks
Asked by itzel[: - Wed Mar 3 17:19:42 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

Was Spain a land of tolerance in the 12th century?
Q. Why?
Asked by frenchiimarie - Fri Jan 8 07:15:43 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In the 12thC Spain was in the grip of internal war between Christians and Muslims - the 'reconquista.' In the last half of the previous century el Cid had been active, among other kindnesses burning Moors alive (buried up to their waists in fire-pits) when he took Valencia. The Moors were just as bad, both to Jews (who were exploited, overtaxed and despised) and to Christians. Things had not improved with the new century, though by the 13thC a new age of temporarily increased tolerance had arrived, in which Alfonso X could openly patronise not only Christian but also Moslem and Jewish scientists, musicians and writers. However it was not long before the traditional intolerance of contemporary Iberians for each other's ways reasserted… [cont.]
Answered by Michael B - Fri Jan 8 07:35:05 2010