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Module 10
Module 10- Lessons 3, 4, and 5
Question | Answer |
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Why was trade disrupted in early Western Europe? | Merchants were invaded by land and sea. Little trade destroyed the city. |
What happened during the decline of learning? | Only a few priests knew how to read and write, and that made them more powerful than those below them. |
Why was loss of a common language bad for Rome? | Since they all did not speak one language, it was difficult to communicate. The nation broke up. |
What was the main religion in Germany? | Most Germans practiced Christianity. |
When did Gregory the Great become the pope? | Gregory the Great became the pope in 590. |
Where did the vikings come sail in from? | The vikings sailed in from a country called Scandinavia. |
Where did the vikings travel to? | The vikings traveled vastly, from Europe to Russia to Constantinople to North America. |
What happened during the magyar attacks? | The magyars swept across the plains of the Danube River valley and invaded western Europe in the late 800s. They attacked isolated villages and monasteries. |
What happened during the muslim attacks? | The muslims struck from the south. They began their encroachments from their strongholds in North Africa, invading through what are now Italy and Spain |
What was the highest social class? | The highest social classes were royalty, such as kings and nobles, and religious leaders like popes. |
What was the lowest social class? | The lowest social class is peasants and women. Women could not own land. |
Did warriors have a large roles in feudal times? | Yes, they made sure civilians were not harmed during duels and battles. |
What was the code of chivalry? | It demanded that a knight fight bravely in defense of three masters: he devoted himself to his earthly feudal lord, his heavenly Lord, and his chosen lady. |
When did knights start training? | Knights started training at the age of 7, and attending classes throughout the day. |
Who did troubadours perform for? | They performed for the wealthy to impress their ladies. |
What is the difference between Noblewomen and peasant women? | Noblewomen can inherit land but are typically not allowed to leave their estate. Peasant women performed endless labor and were not allowed land. |