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This person is the Holy Roman Emperor and King of the Franks
Charlemagne
Why is the historical period called the Middle Ages?
Because it is between the Roman Empire and the Renaissance
Does Roland trust Marsilion? What did Marsilion do that causes him to be mistrusted?
Roland does not--he betrayed Charlemagne before
Why does Ganelon refuse to let any other knights accompany him on his mission?
He does not want them to die
What religion is King Marsilion and what is untrue about him worshipping “Apollin?
He is Muslim--he does not worship Apollo
Roland
Why are languages like Spanish, French, and Italian called "Romance Languages"
They are descended from the Roman empire
Attack and kill Marsilion
What does Ganelon offer to Marsilion
some land in Spain and a loyalty to Charlemagne
What has Marsilion offered to do for Charlemagne besides give him gifts?
Be his vassal and convert to Christianity
This person is a Count and is upset when his step son volunteers him to be an envoy to the King
Ganelon
Why was the move to expel the Moors from Spain called the "Reconquest?"
Because the Moorish Empire had conquered parts of Southern Europe, and they wanted to reChristianize it
What does Ganelon want Charlemagne to do to Marsilion's offer?
Send an envoy down to accept it
What does Ganelon tell Marsilion will happen to him if he does not agree?
Roland will kill him
Despite hating him, how does Ganelon show respect to Roland?
He talks about how great of a warrior and leader he is
Marsilion
Where are the Moors from?
North Africa and the Middle East
What does Ganelon tell Roland will happen when he gets back from his mission?
They will have a feud
Why does Marsilion want to kill Ganelon?
He insulted him
Why would Ganelon and Blancandrin work together to defeat Roland?
Ganelon wants Roland dead for the insult, and Blancandrin wants Roland dead for the good of the Moors
Who is "Mahumet" that the Moors supposedly worship?
Muhammed
What were the two centers of control for the newly split Roman Empire?
Rome in the West, Constantinople in the East
Why doesn't Ganelon refuse to go to be an envoy for Charlemagne despite knowing it is dangerous?
He wants to preserve his public image
Why does Marsilion not like Charlemagne's offer?
He would be sharing land with Roland, who wants to kill him
What did Marsilion do to upset Charlemagne and Roland?
Killed two of Roland's best friends, will not give his uncle as a hostage