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Medieval Times
The effect in Western Europe after Rome fell
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What were the main effects after Rome fell? | Loss of common language, Disruption of Trade, Downfall of cities,and population shifts |
| Who was the person who converted the Franks to Christianity? | Clovis |
| What are monasteries? | Religious communities |
| Who built the greatest Empire in Western Europe | Charlemagne |
| What led to the Feudal system? | Kingdoms broke down |
| Who were known as Northmen/Norsemen? | The Vikings |
| Which Viking discovered North America? | Leif Ericson |
| Who invaded the east once viking invasions settled down? | Muslims |
| What was the Feudal system based off of? | Rights and Obligations |
| What was the order in the Feudalism Pyramid? | King to vassals to knights to peasants |
| What were the three groups classified for each class? | Those who fought, those who prayed and those who worked |
| What did the peasants/serfs work for? | Protection from the knights |
| What is a tithe? | Church tax |
| Why did serfs/peasants accept their harsh lives? | The were put in that position by God |
| Who could train to become a knight? | A boy of noble birth |
| How did knights gain experience? | Fighting in tournaments |
| What are the three stages to knighthood? | Page, squire and knight |
| What is chivalry? | A code of conduct for kinghts |
| What were the following values a knight should have? | Bravery, honesty, respect, loyalty and compassion |
| Who did the knights fight for? | Their lord, God and their chosen lady |
| What was the most important force in unifying European Society? | The Church |
| Who was in charge of spiritual matters? | The Pope |
| What was The Middle Ages considered? | The Age of Faith |
| What was a christian serf's main goal? | To reach Heaven |
| What were the two punishments in church | Excommunication and Interdiction |