Fall of Western Roman Empire and The Germanic Kingdoms
In which century did the Roman Empire begin to decline?
The 3rd Century
What was the capitol of The Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople (modern Istanbul).
Who founded Islam?
Muhammad
In the 8th century, who became the first leader of the Carolingian Empire?
A major of the palace named Pippin the Short
In which centuries did Feudalism occur in Western Europe?
Between the 9th and the 15th centuries.
What is the capital The Western Roman Empire?
Rome
What language did they speak in the Byzantine Empire?
Greek
In what century was Islam established?
The 7th Century
The Carolingians governed from their palace. Who did they appoint to rule the provinces?
They appointed Counts
What was the official name of the advisors who helped the monarchs rule
The royal council or Curia Regis.
Who ruled each kingdom?
Kings and the royal council ruled the kingdoms
Who was the ruler of The Byzantine Empire?
Justinian the Great
What is the name of the city that was a sacred place for all the Arab tribes (holy stone of Kaaba is here)
Mecca
Who led the army that defeated the Muslims in the Battle of Poitiers (732).
Charles Martel
What caused Feudalism to happen in Europe?
Feudalism was the result of the instability in Western Europe after the break-up of the Carolingian Empire in the 9th century.
What were the main economies of the Germanic kingdoms?
agriculture and livestock farming.
What crafts were developed and exported to other countries?
Gold and silver products, fabrics and silk
In 622 Muhammad escaped to the city of Medina with his followers. What is the name of this event? It marks the first year of the Islamic calendar.
The Hegira
By the late 9th century, what were the two most important states in the territories of the former Carolingian Empire?
The Kingdom of France and the Holy Roman Empire.
In the 9th and 10th centuries, there was a second wave of invasions and attacks in Europe. Who led these attacks?
the Vikings, the Bulgarians, Magyars and Slavs, and independent Muslim raiders.
In which country did the Angles and the Saxon settle?
Britain / England
What was the official religion in the Byzantine Empire?
Christianity
Name 3/5 of the pillars of Islam
1. To testify that Allah is the only god
2. To pray five times a day facing Mecca.
3. To go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once.
4. To fast during the month of Ramadan.
5. To give to poor people.
What is the most important building established during the Carolingian Empire?
Palatine Chapel at Aachen.
What were some characteristics of Feudalism?
The monarchs lost power. Relationships were based on personal loyalty. Economy was based on small self-sufficient areas of land called fiefdoms or manors.