World in Threes
Road to the Dark Ages
Merovingians & Carolingians
Charlemagne
Feudalism
100
Which empire's government was a caliphate?
Islamic Empire
100
Spanish, French, and Italian are called ______________ languages because they evolved from Latin
Romance
100
Which barbarian group began the "Great Migration"?
The Huns
100
Why was Charlemagne's grandfather famous?
Charles Martel defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Tours
100
What was the difference between peasants and serfs under feudalism?
Peasants were free; serfs were bound to the lord's land
200
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire during the Middle Ages?
Constantinople
200
During the early Middle Ages, what group of people was the only one who could read or write?
Clergy
200
This king converted to Christianity during a battle and had the Frankish army baptized
Clovis
200
What two methods did Charlemagne use to spread Christianity?
(1) Baptism by the sword, and (2) Missionaries
200
How were people bound to each other under feudalism?
Promises of loyalty
300
What religion was practiced by most people in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
Roman Catholicism
300
What are two reasons why literacy declined in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
(1) The barbarians who invaded Europe did not read or write, and (2) People moved out of cities to the countryside
300
Who introduced Christianity to the Franks?
Clotilda
300
How did the Roman Catholic Church help Charlemagne grow his kingdom?
The Pope crowned him Holy Roman Emperor
300
What were the two stages a boy had to go through to become a knight and what was involved at each stage?
Page-lived in another castle and learned how to ride a horse and sing; Squire- assisted another knight and learned to fight as a warrior
400
What city was the capital of Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
There was no capital- most people lived in the countryside
400
Why did trade decline in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
Constant warfare caused merchants to fear pirates and bandits
400
Who was the first king to be appointed by the Roman Catholic pope?
Pepin the Short
400
Which modern day countries did Charlemagne's empire include?
France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain
400
Under the system of feudalism, what is a "vassal"?
Someone who receives land in exchange for a promise of loyalty
500
What were the legacies left by Western Europe during the Dark Ages?
None
500
What are two main reasons why there was no central government in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
(1) Each kingdom spoke a different language, and (2) Personal loyalty to individual chiefs was more important than citizenship
500
What was the "mayor of the palace" in the Merovingian Dynasty?
An official who was "king in all but name"
500
What were Charlemagne's greatest accomplishments?
(1) He united much of Western Europe under his rule, (2) He spread Christianity, and (3) He revived learning and the arts
500
Why did feudalism develop in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
There was a need for order following the death of Charlemagne
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