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History Terms c13
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Term | Definition |
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Middle Ages | the period of time that occurred after the downfall of the Roman Empire. It was a time where culture and trade suffered and declined. |
Medieval Period | another term for the Middle Ages |
Germanic Kingdoms | independent nomadic groups living near the old Roman Empire |
Role of Christianity | most important part of life; pope also led the government |
Monasteries | religious sanctuaries where all possessions and worldly life is abandoned. Christian Germanic peoples went to these places to practice religion. |
Papal Power | not just religious, but Gregory I made it secular too |
Secular | of the world |
Charlemagne | third ruler during the Carolingian Dynasty, and he was successful. He expanded the Frankish Empire, lowered rule of nobles, and spread Christianity |
Charles Martel | Charlemagne's grandfather; won Battle of Tours |
Vikings | warlike Scandinavians who raided other areas; first Europeans to reach Americas |
Feudalism | government where lords controlled land and had full independence on the land given to them by a king |
Manorialism | the economic division of the feudal are; serfs could never leave the manor. |
Tithe | church tax; 10% of all money |
Clergy | church members |
Sacraments | Christian rituals such as communion |
Canon Law | laws made by the church |
Excommunication | when a pope banishes someone |
Interdict | when a pope bans sacraments |
Holy Roman Empire | basically Germany and Italy; united with the church |
Lay Investiture | when a king/noble appoints a church official |
Concordat of Worms | only the church could appoint officials, but kings could veto |
Frederick I | wanted royal authority in the church; was cruel in attacks against rich Italian cities to get money and increase power |
Battle of Legano | when the Lombard league battle Frederick I; the Lombard league (German princes + pope) won |