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Europe in Middle Age
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What functions did the Rhine and the Danube provide for the kingdoms in Europe? | A natural barrier, a source of water for irrigation, waterways for travel and trade, and the source of food |
| Where was Charlemange's Empire by 814? | included most the western and central Europe |
| When did Charles the great constantly fight pagan Saxons in Norther Germany and the Spanish Muslims? | he was a devout Christian who wanted to build a Christian empire in Europe |
| What physical feature is the continent of Europe most like? | like a great peninsula ,the Euraisian landmass juts out from Asia |
| What did Christianity teaches about the nature of humans? | it believe 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 convents. |
| What were some common duties that the monks and nuns performed? | They spent their day studying the Bible, praying, and caring for the sick and poor. |
| What was that unique opportunity convent life offered men and women? | It was a way to become a scholar by studying the Bible which explains all aspects of life. |
| What was the purpose of the Vikings invasion? | new lands and a better climate |
| What were the duties of peasants farmers ? | planted and tended the Lords land ,and harvested crops |
| What was a manor ? | independent |
| What does linens mean? | fiber |