Early Middle Age
Huns and Germanic Tribes
300 BC
Who goes to Ireland to spread the Christian Religion?
Patrick from Britain
What is a secluded community where men called monks focus on prayer and scripture.
A monastery
Who were the boldest and most successful raiders?
The Vikings
At what age does a person start to become a knight?
Age 7 years old
Charlemagne is crowned King of the Franks
768 BC
Who arrives in Britain to try to convert the King of Kent?
Missionary Monks sent by Pope Gregory I
Who established a new European version of monastic life?
Benedict from Italy
What is Feudalism?
A system of rule in which powerful lords divided their lands among lesser lords in exchange for lands/loyalty.
What is a Squire?
a knight's assistant or apprenticeship, starts at age 15 Took care of the knight's horse, armor and weapons
Martel and the Franks drive back Muslim invasion
732 BC
Name another place the missionary monks went to spread Christianity.
Slavic, Central and Eastern Europe, Germany, Netherlands
Name one of the Benedictine Rules.
Made vows to live and worship within the community for life, Obey their leaders, Work for the good of the community, Remain unmarried, Own nothing individually
What is the purpose of a castle or fortress?
It provided protection in times of war.
What is one way a knight trained for war?
Jousting Tournaments
Charles Martel unites Frankish Kingdoms
717 BC
What religion became a part of everyday life during this time period?
Catholic Faith
What was a typical day like in the monastery?
Prayers before dawn, work, worship, study, prayers, bed
What is a vassel?
a lesser type of lord
What are the rules that knights obeyed called?
Code of Chivalry
Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne emperor
800 BC
What caused St. Patrick to go to Ireland when he was a teenager?
He was sold into slavery
How did monasteries serve the community?
Served as libraries, Schools, healed the sick, had gardens and workshops
What did a Manor include?
villages, castle, surrounding fields and forests
Name all the stages of knighthood.
Page-7yrs
Squire- 15 yrs
Knight