Early Middle Ages – Flashcards

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What was one major result of people moving from urban to rural areas after the fall of the Roman Empire?
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Many people had no access to schools, so education declined.
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Read this excerpt about the life of Charlemagne. The plan that he adopted for his children's education was, first of all, to have both boys and girls instructed in the liberal arts, to which he also turned his own attention. As soon as they were old enough, in accordance with the custom of the Franks, the boys had to learn horsemanship, and to practice war and hunting, and the girls to familiarize themselves with cloth-making, and to spin thread, that they might not grow lazy through idleness. How was Charlemagne's attitude toward his children's education similar to St. Benedict's attitude toward monks in the Catholic Church?
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They both believed it was important to stay productive.
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Read this excerpt from a book of rules for monks. Idleness is the enemy of the soul. And therefore, at fixed times, the brothers ought to be occupied in manual labour; and again, at fixed times, in sacred reading.On the basis of this excerpt, what is of central importance for a monk?
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being busy in one way or another
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After the Roman Empire collapsed, the Catholic Church began to unify Europe by
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taking on many duties of a government.
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What is a papacy?
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the office of the pope
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What was a main purpose of monasteries built by the Catholic Church?
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They gave aid to travelers and sick or poor people.
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After the fall of the Roman Empire, what type of rulers took the place of the Roman emperor?
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warrior kings
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What was true of the government under the Roman Empire?
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The government was ruled by one leader.
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What type of government did the Roman Empire utilize?
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centralized government
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