World History Ch. 13 Sect. 1 – Flashcards
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Middle Ages
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The era in European history that followed the fall of the Roman Empire, lasting from about 500 to 1500 - also called the medieval period.
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Franks
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A Germanic people who settled in the Roman province of Gaul (roughly the area now occupied by France) and established a great empire during the Middle Ages.
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Monastery
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A religious community of men (called monks) who have given up their possessions to devote themselves to a life of prayer and worship.
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Secular
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Concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.
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Carolingian Dynasty
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A dynasty of Frankish rulers, lasting from A.D. 751 to 987
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Disruption of Trade
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Merchants faced invasions from both land and sea. Their businesses collapsed. The breakdown of trade destroyed Europe's cities as economic centers. Money became scare.
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Downfall of Cities
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With the fall of the Roman Empire, cities were abandoned as centers of administration.
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Population Shifts
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As Roman centers of trade and government collapsed, nobles retreated to the rural areas. Roman cities were left without strong leadership. Other city dwellers also fled to the countryside, where they grew their own food. The population of Western Europe became mostly rural.
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The leader who brought Christianity to the Frank's was...
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Clovis
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A book of rules to be used for governing monasteries was written by...
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Benedict
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The person who was chiefly responsible for increasing the Church's secular role during the Middle Ages was...
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Gregory I
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The achievement for which Charlemagne is most remembered was...
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Building an empire larger than any since Rome
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The treaty of Verdun ended...
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Carolingian rule of the Franks
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What was the most important event in the unification of the Germanic kingdoms? Why?
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The Germans accepted Christianity and the religion spread.
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What were three roots of medieval culture in Western Europe?
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(1) The classical heritage of Rome (2) The beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church (3) The customs of various Germanic tribes
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What are three ways that civilization in Western Europe declined after the Roman Empire fell?
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(1) Disruption of Trade (2) Downfall of Cities (3) Population Shifts
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What was the most important achievement of Pope Gregory I?
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He broadened the authority of the papacy beyond its spiritual role.
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How was the relationship between a Frankish King and the pope beneficial to both?
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They both supported each other. The Frankish rulers spread Christianity through conquest with the blessing of the pope and the Church.
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Why was Charles Martel's victory at the Battle of Tours so important for Christianity?
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It prevented western Europe from becoming part of the Muslim Empire
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What was Charlemagne's greatest achievement? Give reasons for your answer.
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The encouragement of learning.
