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Chapter 13 test
test questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what year were the middle ages? | 500-1500 ad |
| in what years did small Germanic Kingdoms replace the Roman provinces? | 500-600 |
| what Germanic people held the power? | the franks |
| did politics play a key role while spreading Christianity? | yes it did |
| define monastery | a religious community of men called monks who gave up their possessions to devote themselves to a life of prayer and worship |
| what was Benedict's sister name | Scholastica |
| what became Europe's best educated communities | Monasteries |
| what does it mean to make something secular | secular means worldly |
| Carolingian Dynasty is the family that ruled the Franks from... | 751-987 AD |
| what year did Pepin the short die? | 768 AD |
| whats a lord? | a person who controlled land and could therefore grant estates to vassals |
| who is the founder of Christianity | Jesus Christ was the founder of Christianity |
| What were the only 2 languages in the bible. | The only languages in the bible were Greek and Latin |
| Name one of the beneficial inventions invented during this time period | Stirrups were a helpful invention |
| Name one of the beneficial inventions invented during this time period | Leather saddles were also a beneficial invention during this time |
| define chivalry | Chivalry is the code of conduct for the knights in medieval Europe |
| What is a troubadour | A troubadour . |
| what is another word for tournament | Mock battle is a synonym for tournament. |
| what is a clergy | a clergy is someone who perform religious services |
| what is the definition for canon law | A canon law is the body of laws governing the religious practices of a Christian Church. |
| What is a vassal considered? | A vassal is considered a lesser lord. |
| Is a peasant and a serf the same thing? | Yes. A peasant and a serf is the same meaning but a different word. |
| What is Charlemagne most known for? | Charlemagne is well known for being the most influential empire. |
| What did a Pope's tiara symbolize? | The Pope's tiara symbolizes his power. |
| Define lay investiture | the appointment of religious officials by kings and or nobles is lay investiture |