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Unit 8 - Middle Ages
All Lessons From Unit 8 - Middle Ages
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was Charlemagne? | Charlemagne was the King of the Franks who united much of Western Europe and promoted Christianity. |
| What happened when Charlemagne was crowned Emperor? | He was crowned by the Pope in 800, signaling the revival of the Western Roman Empire. |
| What was the Carolingian Renaissance? | It was a revival of learning and culture under Charlemagne, preserving ancient texts and promoting education. |
| How did Charlemagne spread Christianity? | He supported the Church and forced conquered people to convert. |
| How did Charlemagne influence medieval Europe? | His empire laid the foundation for feudalism and the relationship between kings and the Church. |
| What is the manor system? | The manor system was a way of organizing estates where lords provided protection and serfs worked the land. |
| What is feudalism? | Feudalism was a system where land was exchanged for military service and loyalty. |
| How did feudalism maintain order? | It created local control and protection during a time of political instability. |
| What was the lord-vassal relationship? | Lords granted land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and military service. |
| Who were serfs? | Serfs were peasants who worked the land and were bound to it. |
| What role did knights play? | Knights were warriors who served lords in exchange for land and protection. |
| What was a lord’s role? | Lords managed land and provided protection to vassals and serfs. |
| What was the role of peasants in the feudal system? | Peasants worked the land for lords and received protection in return. |
| What is chivalry? | Chivalry was the code of conduct followed by knights, focusing on bravery and honor. |
| How did social classes interact in feudal society? | Social classes were hierarchical, with kings at the top, followed by nobles, knights, and peasants. |
| What role did the Pope play? | The Pope was the spiritual leader of Christianity and had authority over kings and emperors. |
| How powerful was the Church in the Middle Ages? | The Church had great influence over both religious and political matters. |
| What was the Church’s role in daily life? | The Church provided spiritual guidance, social services, and played a central role in community life. |
| How did the Church control education? | The Church ran most schools and monasteries, preserving knowledge. |
| What is excommunication? | Excommunication was the Church’s penalty of banning someone from church services, which could strip them of their power. |
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