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unit 6 chapter 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| who was the first great ruler during the Middle Ages, who promoted justice and education? | Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great |
| What functions did the the Rhine and Danube provide for the kingdoms in Europe? | A natural barrier, a source of water for irrigating, waterways for travel and trade, and a source of food. |
| where was Charlemagne's Empire by 814? | included most of western and central Europe |
| when were the middle ages? | beginning around 500, after the fall of the Roman Empire and an ending around 1000 |
| Why did Charles the Great constantly fight pagan Saxons in Northern Germany and Spanish Muslims? | he was a devout Christian who wanted to build a Christian empire in Europe. |
| What physical feature is the the continent of Europe most like? | like a great peninsula, the Eurasian landmass juts out from Asia. |
| How does Europe's topography affect its climate? | a Mediterranean climate-hot, dry summers with rainfall in the winters. |
| St. Patrick was an important missionary that spread Christianity throughout what part of Europe? | He converted the pagans in Ireland |
| what did Christianity teach about the nature of humans? | it believed that humans were sinful and weak and salvation could only be reached through being a member of the Roman Catholic Church. |
| How did Christianity spread across Europe? | through religious orders of monks and nuns that lived in covents. |
| who invaded Europe in search of loot, a new climate and land? | The Vikings |
| what were some common duties that monks and nuns preformed? | They spent their days studying the bible, praying, gardening and caring for the sick and poor. |
| Who were the Vikings | They were the most successful raiders. |
| What did the Vikings raid in the 790s | Monasteries |
| Who was at the top of the feudal society? | The king |
| Who tended the lord's land | The peasants |
| Where did the monks live? | In mosasteries |
| Who had to have faith in Christ? | The Christians |
| Who converted the people to Ireland! | St. Patrick |
| What did the Missionaries bring? | It brought a message of both fear and hope. |