Franks
Anglo-Saxons
Vikings
Religion
Spread of Christianity
100
Charlemagne is known as this today.
What is the Father of Europe
100
In what modern-day country did the Anglo-Saxons settle?
Britain
100
What modern-day countries were the Vikings originally from?
Denmark, Sweden, Norway
100
Belief in more than one god.
What is polytheism
100
This widely held belief at the time caused major persecution and mistreatment of Jews.
Christians blamed Jews for death of Jesus.
200
A cultural revival under Charlemagne's rule - increased interest in art, music, architecture, literature, and learning.
What is the Carolingian Renaissance?
200
Who did they push out and where did these people go?
The Celts were pushed into Wales and Scotland
200
What may have encouraged the Vikings to leave their lands?
- lack of space on the fjords, growing population - Christian attacks on other pagan groups
200
3 main monotheistic religions are:
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
200
Why would missionaries often try to convert royals and how would they convince them to convert?
They would convert their subjects. The royals were sometimes made to believe that the Christian god would help them win battles.
300
In this event, Charlemagne killed 4500 Saxon prisoners.
What is the Massacre of Verden.
300
How did Alfred the Great secure peace with the Vikings?
He gave them their own land - the Danelaw
300
Give 2 reasons for why their ships were so effective.
- shallow bottoms allowed them to sail up rivers and close to shores - light and maneuverable
300
DAILY DOUBLE - do not shout out! For each of the 3 main monotheistic religions, name the holy book, one important person in the religion, their place of worship, and what their spiritual leader would be called.
- Judaism: Torah, Moses, Abraham, synagogue, rabbi - Christianity: Bible, Jesus, church/cathedral, pastor/priest - Islam: Koran, Mohammed, mosque, imam
300
Why was Jesus seen as a radical figure?
He spoke out against the rich and powerful.
400
Why might Charlemagne be considered a controversial figure?
He used violence and war to attain peace.
400
Name one similarity and one difference between Alfred and Charlemagne as rulers
- both Christian - both valued education - both brought peace to their societies - Charlemagne was seen as cruel/ruthless, Alfred was seen as learned and peaceful
400
What did the Anglo-Saxons call the Viking army?
The great heathen army.
400
What is the relationship between Judaism and Christianity?
Christianity came from Judaism. The first Christians were Jewish.
400
What is one positive and one negative affect of Christianity in Europe at that time?
- caused mistreatment of other people groups - encouraged education
500
Name 4 things that Charlemagne did to improve Frankish society.
- standardized weights - standardized currency - improved roads - made it safe to travel - secured peace for the region - expanded Frankish territory
500
Give 2 points describing how the Anglo-Saxons lived.
- farmers - no formal government for a long time - men defended villages in militia groups called fyrds - very closed off - bartered instead of using money
500
Why did the Anglo-Saxons believe the Vikings were evil and sent by God to punish them?
The Vikings attacked monasteries and places of worship - they had no fear of their god.
500
What is a martyr?
Someone who has died for their beliefs
500
Give 2 reasons for why Christianity spread so successfully.
- common language throughout the Roman Empire - message appealed to the poor - Constantine became Christian and made it the religion of the Empire
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