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Middle Ages
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What kind of climate did Europe in the Middle Ages have? | Hot dry summers, and rainy winters. |
| Who is Charles the Great? | One of the most famous rulers of the early Middle Ages. |
| What kind of empire did Charlemagne build? | A Christian Empire. |
| What land was conquered under Charles the Great's reign? | Most of Central and Western Europe. |
| When were the Middle Ages? | A.D 500 to A.D 1500. |
| What was the importance of plains? | It was the corridor for migrating people from Eastern Europe. |
| Who spread Christianity through Europe? | Pope Gregory I. |
| What did the convent life offer? | Study, scholarship, food, shelter, and protection. |
| How do you get into heaven? | Have faith in Christ, follow his teachings,abandon all sinful ways,and observe sacraments. |
| How did monks make personal commitments? | By promising poverty, chastity, staying in convent life until death, and being obedient. |
| What would monks and nuns do? | Study the Bible, work in gardens, bee-keep, grow food, copy religious manuscripts, participate in the library,take care of the poor and sick, and pray. |
| What is the religious order? | A community of people devoted to prayer and service and bound by vows. |
| The Vikings had a purpose for invading, what was it? | They wanted better climate and money. |
| What is a feudal system? | Political, Military, and Social system based on land. |
| What roles did the lady of the manor take part in? | She was to run the household and castle when the King was away. |
| What did the Lord do? | He judged minor crimes and settled arguements. |