What is the original capital city of the Roman Empire?
Rome
100
Who was Charlemagne?
Also known as Charles the Great; Ruler of the Frankish Kingdom
100
What is feudalism?
An economic and political system that developed in Europe during the Middle Ages
100
What is a manor?
Large estate that included farm fields, pastures, and often an entire village
100
What was the name of the church?
Roman Catholic Church
200
Describe the size of the Roman Empire.
Very large which impacted communication and leadership within the empire
200
Describe his leadership style.
fierce warrior, strong statesman; knew how to delegate responsibility to others
200
Who owned the land in the feudal system?
Feudal lords
200
A ___________ served a lord as a soldier.
knight
200
Describe the church's role in society?
provided leadership and organized distribution of food, provided hospitality to refugees and travelers, copied and preserved old texts-- helped keep learning alive
300
The Roman empire split into the Eastern and Western Roman Empire. Which part of the empire survived?
East
300
How did he form the Carolingian Empire?
Expanded the territory of the Franks and brought together smaller kingdoms to form the Carolingian Empire
300
Who had the power in the feudal system?
Power belonged to those who controlled the land
300
Describe a manor and how it was self sufficient.
Everything needed to survive was made on the manor. Didn't need to trade or get anything from outside of the manor so it was self sufficient.
300
What is the ranking of the clergy and their roles?
Pope: head of the church
Cardinals: assisted and counseled the pope
Archbishops: oversaw large/important areas called archdioceses
Bishops: governed areas called diceses
400
Barbarians and Germanic invasions happened often in the Roman Empire. Where were most of the invasions occurring?
West
400
What happened after Charlemagne's death?
It fell apart soon after he dies; the land was divided among his 3 sons but they were unable to rule the land as their father did.
400
What is a fief?
Share of land
400
What is bartering?
Bartering is when items and services are exchanged. There was no currency on the manor.
400
What were the crusades and why did people go on them?
Military expeditions to the land where Jesus had lived; went to seek wealth and adventure, to guarantee their salvation, and acted from deep religious meaning
500
What are some reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire?
Money problems, poor leadership, invasions, civil war/plague, decline in morals, society, education and business
500
Charlemagne brought together ___________, ___________ and ______________ ideas.
Roman, Christian and German ideas
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Land was owned by lords but run by vassals in return for what?
Their loyalty to the lords
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What's the difference between a serf and a free peasant?
Free peasants are allowed to leave the manor, and have their own business/job. Serf's are bound to the land and are not allowed to leave without permission. They can buy their own freedom but it was very unlikely or that to happen.
500
What is the difference between a monk and a mendicant?
Monk-- man who lived in a monastery and devoted life to prayer and service to other Christians
Mendicant-- man who lived in complete poverty and had to work/beg for food