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Unit 8

The Middle Ages

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What is one reason why the Byzantine Empire Declined? The plague killed many people and greatly reduced the population. Constant attacks/invasions weakened the Byzantine Empire (Muslims Turks). The Ottoman Empire (Islamic Empire - Ottoman Turks) eventually conquered the Byzantine Empire by 1453.
What was one contribution of the Byzantine Empire. The passing on of Greek and Roman knowledge Autocratic Rule (Autocracy - One person rules over a civilization or country ) Eastern Orthodox Christianity (Greek and Russian Orthodox)
Who ruled the Byzantine Empire Justinian
Why did the Byzantine Empire/Eastern Roman Empire last for almost 1,000 years It was an economic trade empire centered around its capital; Constantinople, followed a strong central government based on autocratic rule, had a strong military, education was important to the people of the middle and upper classes.
What was the impact of Justinian’s Code The code guided legal thinkers and led to the development of international law today.
Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms
Who is Charlemagne The king of the Franks from 768 to 814 AD;he united much of early France,Germany, and northern Italy in one Frankish empire;was crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope in 800 AD.
Why did learning decline during this time The Germanic tribes that attacked Rome could not read or write Greek/Latin and had no use for Greek and Roman culture or knowledge.they passed knowledge on through the oral tradition of songs and legends from one generation t next but lost them
What helped to spread Christianity around europe Politics
What is a monastery a religious community of men(called monks) who have given up their possessions to devote themselves to a life of prayer and worship.
What led to the era of the Middle Ages The gradual decline of the western Roman Empire
Society in the Feudal Era Society in the Feudal Era
Did Noblewoman/Peasent Woman and Serfs have lots of rights No
What is the code of knights called Chivalry
Name 3 values that knights had to follow bravery, honesty, respect, loyalty, and compassion. Knights were asked to protect the weak and poor.
Who did knights fight for their lord, their God, and their chosen lady.
Name the 3 levels of knighthood Page, Squire, and Knight
Feudalism and Manorialism Feudalism and Manorialism
What's is Feudalism the dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service
Why does Feudalism matter The rights and duties of feudal relationships helped shape today's forms of representative government
What was the Manor System The Manor System was the basic economic system that grew out of and supported Feudalism.
Name all parts of the class structure of Feudalism Monarch (King) Noble or Lord Vassal (Lesser lord) Knight Serfs( Peasants)
What was a downside of the Manor system The Peasants paid a high price to live on the lord's land. Peasants paid a tax on all grain ground in the lord's mill. Any attempt to avoid taxes was treated as a crime.
The Power of the Church The Power of the Church
Name 1 of the 2 Church Punishments Excommunication and Interdiction
What is Excommunication is when an individual went against,questioned,or challenged church teachings.
What is Interdiction is when a king went against,questioned,or challenged church teachings
What United Germanic tribes The beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church/Christianity.
What was the main goal of every person in the Middle Ages to reach heaven by doing whatever they were told, not questioning anything or their position in life, and to be a good Christian.
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