SRA 6-1: The Early Middle Ages – Flashcards
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Why were the rivers of Europe important?
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travel trade allowed different cultures to develop protection
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Why were the mountains of Europe important?
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protection allowed different cultures to develop
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After Rome fell, Western Europe was divided into what?
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It was divided into many different kingdoms.
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What are names of Germanic tribes in "Europe" (what used to be the Roman Empire)?
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Angles & Saxons Sueves Visigoths Burgundians
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Why did the Clovis become Catholic?
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He became Catholic to gain the support of the Romans living in his kingdom.
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Why did the Franks become Catholic?
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The Franks became Catholic because Clovis converted to Catholicism.
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What people conquered Spain in A.D. 711?
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The Muslims conquered Spain in A.D. 711
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What battle helped Christianity remain Europe's major religion?
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The Battle of Tours helped Christianity remain Europe's major religion.
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Who was crowned the "new" Roman emperor in A.D. 800?
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Charlemagne was crowned the "new" Roman emperor in A.D. 800.
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Why was the new Roman emperor concerned about his crowning by the pope?
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He was concerned because he didn't want people to think that the pope had the power to crown emperors.
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Where did the Vikings come from?
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The Vikings came from Scandinavia.
