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Europes Middle Ages
Europe in the Early Middle Ages
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do the mountains block? | They block the winds from the countries in the south and that is why it is always hot. |
| When did Charlemagne become king? | In the year of 768. |
| When did the Roman Empire fall? | In the year of 500. |
| When did Charles Martel reunite the Frankish lands? | In 717. |
| What did Charlemagne want to build and expand? | A Christian Empire. |
| Who were the three most important Frankish leaders? | Charles Martel, Pepin the short, and Charlemagne. |
| What are monks? | A religious leader. |
| What vows did monks take? | Poverty, chastity, obedience, and remain a monk until death. |
| What were some opportunities convent life offered? | Convent life offered study and scholarship, safety, shelter, and clothing. |
| Where did St. Patrick spread Christianity? | Ireland. |
| Where did Pope Gregory I spread Christianity? | England. |
| Where did St. Boniface spread Christianity? | Germany. |
| Who invaded Europe in search of loot, a new climate and land? | The Vikings. |
| How did Feudalism rise in Europe? | The Emperor couldn't protect the empire so people look to the lords and the manor for protection. |
| Where are the Vikings from? | Scandinavia, which is Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. |
| What is Feudalism? | A system of government based on the exchange of land for loyalty. |