How did Germanic tribes replace Rome as the dominant influence on the European continent?

Germanic tribes migrated onto land governed by the weakening Roman Empire, gaining power as the empire declined.

What actions did bishops of Rome take that strengthened the Roman Catholic Church?

They engaged in political negotiations, claimed authority over Christians, and sought to make political leaders submit to their control.

How did Charlemagne contribute to the political and intellectual development in Europe?

His government strengthened central authority, maintained peace, and supported learning and scholarship.

Why did central power decline in Europe after Charlemagne' s death?

Europe was divided among his sons, weakening central power due to division and poor leadership.

What conditions weakened feudalism in Europe?

The growth of towns was driven by improved farming, increased trade, and the granting of town charters.

What modern political and legal practices originated in medieval Europe?

Political: representative body Legal: circuit courts, juries, common law

Why did the Catholic Church have less political power inthe later Middle Ages?

weak popes and frustration over abuses

What role did Jewish communities play in the medieval world?

They provided financial services, contribute to medicine, philosophy, and literature in Spain, but were also persecuted.

How did universities affect the development of Europe?

They increased literacy, advanced science, trained professionals, and spread knowledge across Europe through the university system.

List several new techniques used by artists and musicians of the Middle Ages.

Art: use of objects represent ideas; Architecture: rounded vaults for Romanesque, flying buttresses for Gothic;

What conditions led to the G1reat Famine of 1315, and how didthe famine affect Europe?

There was heavy rainfall inthe 1314. Crops rotted. Food was score. Between 10 and 25 percent of the population died.

List causes and consequences of the Crusades.

Causes: Byzantine appeal for aid against Turks, desire to keep the Holy Land open for Christian pilgrims;

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Question	Answer
How did Germanic tribes replace Rome as the dominant influence on the European continent?	Germanic tribes migrated onto land governed by the weakening Roman Empire, gaining power as the empire declined.
What actions did bishops of Rome take that strengthened the Roman Catholic Church?	They engaged in political negotiations, claimed authority over Christians, and sought to make political leaders submit to their control.
How did Charlemagne contribute to the political and intellectual development in Europe?	His government strengthened central authority, maintained peace, and supported learning and scholarship.
Why did central power decline in Europe after Charlemagne' s death?	Europe was divided among his sons, weakening central power due to division and poor leadership.
What conditions weakened feudalism in Europe?	The growth of towns was driven by improved farming, increased trade, and the granting of town charters.
What modern political and legal practices originated in medieval Europe?	Political: representative body Legal: circuit courts, juries, common law
Why did the Catholic Church have less political power inthe later Middle Ages?	weak popes and frustration over abuses
What role did Jewish communities play in the medieval world?	They provided financial services, contribute to medicine, philosophy, and literature in Spain, but were also persecuted.
How did universities affect the development of Europe?	They increased literacy, advanced science, trained professionals, and spread knowledge across Europe through the university system.
List several new techniques used by artists and musicians of the Middle Ages.	Art: use of objects represent ideas; Architecture: rounded vaults for Romanesque, flying buttresses for Gothic;
What conditions led to the G1reat Famine of 1315, and how didthe famine affect Europe?	There was heavy rainfall inthe 1314. Crops rotted. Food was score. Between 10 and 25 percent of the population died.
List causes and consequences of the Crusades.	Causes: Byzantine appeal for aid against Turks, desire to keep the Holy Land open for Christian pilgrims;

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