Fall of Rome
What period followed the fall of Rome marked by decline in learning and trade?
The Dark Ages
Which king united the Franks and converted to Christianity?
Clovis
Why did feudalism develop?
For security (lack of central government)
At what age did boys begin training to become knights?
7
What was the economic system of the Middle Ages called?
The manor system
What type of government weakened after Rome fell?
Central government
Who was crowned emperor in 800?
Charlemagne
What is the land given by a lord called?
A fief
What weapons did knights typically use?
Swords and Lances
What does it mean that manors were self-sufficient?
They produced everything they needed
What economic activity declined after the fall of Rome?
Trade
Which pope crowned Charlemagne?
Pope Leo III
What did a vassal owe a lord?
Loyalty and military service
What was the code of conduct for knights called?
Chivalry
What were peasants tied to the land called?
Serfs
What area of knowledge declined along with education?Learning
Learning
What did Charlemagne promote to improve education?
Learning (Palace School)
What two things was feudalism based on?
Land and loyalty
Who were knights expected to protect?
The weak
What did serfs receive in exchange for their work?
Protection
What was the overall result of Rome’s fall in Western Europe?
Instability (or decline)
What three traditions did Charlemagne’s empire combine?
Roman, Germanic, and Christian
Who was at the top of the feudal pyramid?
The king
What values were knights expected to show?
Honor and loyalty
What best describes daily life for peasants?