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7th Dark Age/Vikings

A test on Feudalism and viking culture

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What language was spoken in the Byzantine Empire? Greek
What language ws spoken in the Western Roman Empire? Latin
What was the capital of the Western Roman Empire? Rome
What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire? Constantinople
These people were part of the highest level in a feudal social system. Kings, nobles, and church officials
These people were part of the lowest level in a feudal social system. peasants
How was property ownership established in a feudal system? Through the use of violence by knights and nobles as well as giving oaths of loyalty in exchange for being given land and titles.
How did life in western Europe change after the collapse of Roman civilization? The common language was no longer Latin, the system of roads and trade broke down, city sewers and other infrastructure were not maintianed.Small feudal kingdoms emerged.
Who fought the Battle of Tours? Charles Martel
What was the nickname of Charles Martel? The Hammer
What religion did the Berber peoples of North Africa bring with them to Europe? Islam
Which Franksih king was named emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Leo III? Charlemagne
What does "Charlemagne" mean in English? It means Charles the Great
What is the name for a viking chief or noble? Jarl
What is the name for a common viking warrior? Karl
What was the name for the fierce, bearskin wearing viking warriors. berserkers
Why did the pope name Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor? Because Charlemagne saved Rome when it was under attack.
Why were viking longboats superior to other sailing crafts of their time. They were built with keels and were stable, sleek, fast, and could sail up rivers.
Who discovered Greenland? Eric the Red
Which viking leader sailed all the way to Canada and even founded a settelment there? Leif Ericson, son of Eric the Red.
What are the social levels in European Feudalism from highest to lowest? Kings, nobles, clergy, knights, freedmen, peasants
What is the economic foundation of a feudal society? farming
Which group was taxed the most in a feudal system? the peasants
How did feudal govnernment work? Nobles and knights were granted noble titles and lands in exchange for loyalty and the promise to fight and defend those lands.
What are the approximate dates for the early Middle Ages(the Dark Age)? c. 500 AD to 1000 AD
What are the approximate dates for the High Middle Ages? c. 1000 AD to 1250 AD
What are the approximate dates for the Late Middle Ages? c. 1250 AD to 1500 AD
What might explain why the vikings felt the need to go raid the rest of Europe? A climate shift occurred making the temperature warmer, farmers grew more food; more people survived; populations grew; there was not enough land to go around
How did Charlemagne encourage learning? He built monasteries to continue education/preservation of knowledge; scholarly monks copied books and scrolls and taught skills and trades.
How did Charlemagne unify religious belief in Europe? He made sure religious ceremonies carried out in the same way throughout Europe, he forced clergymen to become educated and made sure Church officials were not corrupt.
How were peasants expected to behave? Peasant were expected to work hard, but not too hard, to be sneaky and dishonest about how much food they'd grown, as well as being likely cowards.
How were knights expected to behave? Knights were expected to be tough, willing and able to act violently, and loyal to their superiors.
What is a fief? It is a large area of land given to a noble or knight in exchange for their services.
What modern European countries were formed out of Charlemagne's empire? Germany, France, and Italy
Why did Iceland get its name? Vikings tried to trick other people into not going there.
Why did Greenland get it's name? Vikings tried to trick people into going there.
Why was the Battle of Tours considered an important event in world history? If Charles Martel did not defeat the Muslim armies, then Europe would have not continued to practice Christianity. Christianity would not have the spread to the America's and the rest of the world.
How did Charlemagne bring order to Europe? He defeated many of the competing barbarian tribes so the fighting decreased. He encouraged learning and unified religious belief.
Give a brief description of the Dark Ages, why were they called this? (What was going on in Europe before and after the collapse of the Roman Empire?) See all the previous questions
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