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Module 10
Module 10 - Early Europe
Question | Answer |
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The fall of the Western Roman Empire led to the Middle Ages or Medieval period. In what time period did the Middle gets take place? | 500-1500 AD |
What were the roots/ foundation of the Middle Ages or early Europe? | The classical heritage of Rome and The beliefs of the roman church. Also the customs of various Germanic Tribes. |
As a result of the constant invasions to the Western Roman Empire, many changes took place that impacted society and the way people lived. A whole new way of life developed. Name five changes that took place as a result of the constant invasions. | Population Shifts, Loss of a common language, The decline of learning, Very Few people could read the languages or write them, Disruption of trade |
What were monasteries? and Why were monasteries important to the early Middle Ages? | Religious communities built by the church in order to adapt to rural conditions |
Who was Charlemagne? Explain Charlemagne’s significance or importance to the Early Middle Ages? | He was The Ruler of the Germanic Kingdoms |
Define Feudalism | A system of loyalties and protections based on mutual obligations. |
List the social class structure of feudalism from top to bottom. | Pope/King Lords Vassals Knights Serfs |
What was a manor? and Explain the things that you would see on a typical manor | A manor was a lord’s estate. You would see a house, a Serf and farmland. |
How was the manor largely self-sufficient both militarily and economically | A manor was self-sufficient, self-contained, and very isolated qay of life |
Why did Medieval Peasants support the church? | The Church offered unity, security, a social life, order in an unstable world, and the promise of eternal life. |
Why was Henry's journey to Canossa a Political app? | Confident that the pope would forgive him, Henry could then reclaim his throne and punish the nobles who betrayed him. |
What political trend kept German states separate during the Middle Ages? | The German kings’ continued wars with Italian cites and clashes with the pope prevented them from unifying. |