The Franks
Who became king of the Franks in 481?
Clovis
What is feudalism?
Political order based on ties of loyalty along nobles.
Does the castle have luxury and comfort?
No
What is chivalry?
A knights code of conduct.
For how long did the Middle Ages last?
Around 1000 years
Who are the franks?
The strongest Germanic group, settled in France and Western Germany.
Who respond to the lords?
Vassals and knights.
Who lives in the castle?
The military, servants and lords.
Where is the coat of arms?
In the horse trappings, shields and flags.
What was the name of Clovis’ line of kings?
Merovigian kings
What did Clovis achieve?
Expanding Christianity
Who are the vassals?
Lower ranking nobles, who served the lord, in return the lord protected the vassal.
What is preserved in the highest tower?
Military, food and the lord quarters.
At what age can they become knights?
21
Which 2 religions did the buffer zone separate?
Muslims and Christians
Who was Charles Mantel?
Major of the palace, that had the pope’s support and later defeated the Muslims.
What’s the difference between freemen and serfs?
That the serfs were tied to the manor.
What are three characteristics of the castle?
Thick walls, no glass windows, it was dark and cold.
What were the squires responsibilities?
To care for the horses, armors and weapons.
What treaty did Charlemagne’s sons sign?
Treaty of Verdum
Who were Charlemagne’s sons?
Lothair, Charles the Bald and Louis the German.
What is a guild?
Business group that controlled trade in town and set prices for a product or service.
The castle had a bridge with something underneath. What’s the name of the something?
Moat/Ditch
With what phrase would they become knights
‘Arise sir knight’
What were the 3 ways of feudal justice?
1. Trial by battle, accused vs. accuser (until one died).
2. Compurgation or oath taking, what your friends have to say about you.
3. Trial by ordeal, putting your hand in a bucket with boiling water, if you got burned you were guilty.