Vocabulary
Describe the definition of the Vocab Word "Franks".
"Germanic people who settled in the Roman province of Gaul, and established a great empire during the Middle Ages."
What caused disruption in trade?
Merchants faced invasions from both land and sea and as a result, their businesses collapsed.
What role did monasteries play in this period of time?
Monasteries became the centers of learning and preservation of artifacts, and spreading of religion.
True or False
The leader Clovis, was born in the year 511.
False.
True or False
Charlemagne stood 5 foot 3 inches.
False
He stood at a whopping six foot four inches!
Describe the term "Monastery"
"A religious community of men (called monks) who gave up their possessions to devote to worship.
True or False
Did the invasions and broken economy cause a decline in learning and a common language?
True!!!
True or False
Were the leaders of the Lord loyal during this period?
True!!!!
By the year 700, whom was the ruler of the Franks.
A man named Major Domo!!
What was Charlemagne's monk named?
His name was Einhard.
Describe the Vocab Word "Middle Ages".
"... the era in European history from 500 to 1500, also called the medieval period."
True or False
With the invasions and fall of the economy, did the downfall of cities reflect and suffer the same fate?
True!!
What was the one thing that outlived the collapse of the Roman Empire?
Church and Religion survived the collapse!
True or False
Pepin was the son of Charlemagne.
False
What were the names of Pepin's two sons?
Carloman and Charles.
What is the definition of the Vocabulary term, "Secular".
The definition is "... concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters."
What two main languages evolved from the common Latin language at the time?
French & Spanish!
What was the one thing that outlived the Roman collapse?
Church and Religion outlived the Romans!
Who's power did Charlemagne cut to increase his own?
The nobles and his empire!
What year did the leader Pepin die?
The year 771!
Describe the definition of the vocabulary word, "Charlemagne".
"Powerful Frankish ruler (768 to 814) who built a huge empire."
What are the three effects of the Germanic invasions?
1. Trade came to a halt.
2. people fled to the countryside and became less educated.
3. Many kinds of dialects developed.
What was Clovis' (the ruler of the franks) wife's name?
Her name is Clothilde!
What did the Pope anoint Pepin?
"King by the grace of God!"
Who did Charlemagne crown before he died in 1814?
Loius the Pious!