Charlemagne
True or False
Charlemagne was not a very religious person.
False.
He felt it was his job to protect the church and make it beautiful with gifts.
Why were England's barons angry with King John?
*There are 3 possible answers.
1. He was raising taxes higher and higher.
2. He was continually losing wars with France.
3. He was rude and unpredictable.
What is land called that is given out by the king?
A fief.
What did Tracy, Miller, and Alexa dress up as for Halloween?
3 Blind Mice
The dark ages were also called the what?
The Middle ages.
True or False
Charlemagne was one of the best horse riders among the Franks.
True.
He loved riding horses and was one of the best.
Whose birthday is February 19th?
Alexa!!!
What is another name for a vassal of the king?
Lord of the Manor
What was another name for the Middle ages?
The dark ages or Medieval life.
What are the names of Tracy's kids?
Miller, Parker, Cooper.
What two things did Charlemagne love to do?
Read and Listen to music.
What did the barons hope the Magna Carta would do?
They hoped it would force the King John to work with them to determine tax rates and the rules of England.
What did serfs get in return for their labor?
They received protection against foreign invaders.
What was the main form of transportation during this time?
Horses.
Charlemagne was King during what time?
The middle ages.
The dark ages.
The medieval times.
Why wouldn't Charlemagne let his daughters marry?
He feared their husbands would try to claim his throne after he was gone.
Why was King Richard called the Lionheart?
He was brave. He died fighting the Crusades. He was heroic.
What was a Knight's role or job?
Provide protection to the Lord of the Manor, his family, and the manor.
What was one thing that Charlemagne always had on him?
His sword.
What's the name of Alexa's daughter?
Laurel
Charlemagne did not want to be crowned king, so why did he do so?
True or False
Miller's birthday is next.
False.
What made the feudal system effective?
The king was able to control all of the land in his kingdom and he had the loyalty of his barons and knights.
Who is Miller's Number 1 today?
Luke. It's always Luke. LOL.
Miller has how many kids? How many are boys and how many are girls? Name one of them.
4 boys.
Dakota, Chase, Jordan and Phoenix