Spread of Christianity
St. Patrick arrives in Ireland in 432
Pope Gregory I decides to send missionaries to England 597
St. Boniface sets out to convert pagans 716
All of the above are examples of what?
WHAT IS...The spread and diffusion of Christianity north of the Apls
Charlemagne was crowned emperor by which pope?
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
List the different levels of the feudal social structures.
Kings
Lords (vassals), nobles, church leaders
Knights
Peasants (serfs)
Pope Gregory VII excommunicated Henry IV. This is an example of _________.
Conflict between two influential European powers.
The papacy's influence on political/state situations.
The North Atlantic Drift can best defined as…
Warm air and ocean currents made farming possible in Europe.
Which answer choice below identifies how education developed during the Middle Ages?
Universities were established by the Catholic Church.
Which best describes Charlemagne?
5. Which were the primary reasons for the rise of Feudalism in Europe? (Select two)
The flow of paper money into the region from exports and agriculture.
The frequent threat of attack by raiders.
A lack of adequate transportation to connect people.
Lack of an effective law and order from the central government.
An increase in religious tolerance in the region.
The frequent threat of attack by raiders.
Lack of an effective law and order from the central government.
Who was able to control the political power of kings and great nobles during the Middle Ages in Europe?
High church officials, such as the Pope
Crusades
a series of religious wars in the Middle Ages.
How did monasteries helped preserve classical knowledge and civilization?
Monasteries included libraries of Greek and Roman works that monks copied for educational purposes.
Pope Leo was not popular prior to his meeting with Charlemagne. What was the primary reason that he was disliked by the nobles in Rome.
Powerful princes from the lands around Rome grew jealous of the church’s wealth (He was a commoner, and they did not want a commoner to have that much power)
Feudalism was a system of _______________.
Manorialism was a _________ system.
Economic
How did the Crusades affect the economies of Central and Western Europe?
Cloth and spices brought back by crusaders led to greater interest in trade.
Increased trade between the Middle East and Europe.
Bayeux Tapestry
a large, wool artwork commissioned by William the Conqueror that showcases historical events, such as his victory in the Battle of Hastings.
How did Charlemagne encourage the preservation of knowledge?
He had scholars create illuminated manuscripts.
This King earned his title in 1066 after he sailed from Normandy, defeated King Harold II, and won the Battle of Hastings.
William the Conqueror
Farming
Which events caused European society to be curious about far away places?
The Crusades
Use fief in a contextually correct sentence.
Answers will vary, but something like:
Lords were given fiefs by the king in exchange for military support, loyalty, and food.
Give four examples of the importance of monasteries during the early Middle Ages.
They copied illuminated manuscripts, which preserved and spread knowledge.
They established schools, universities to the local communities.
They provided healthcare services to the local communities.
How did King William secure order and control after his invasion of England?
William replaced the English ruling class with his own people, which guaranteed loyalty.
Feudalism developed due to this famous historical event.
Fall of the Roman Empire (centralized government)
List one political change caused by the Crusades.
List one social change caused by the Crusades.
The decline of the Pope's power and influence.
Feudalism declined.
Doomsday Book
A very thorough survey and inventory of England's land, people, and property. This was commissioned by William the Conqueror after he was crowned king.