Chapter 13 Test Review

 Charlemagne Unites the Germanic Kingdoms

What role did the church play to help Clovis, conquer other Germanic people?
Roman church gave support to Clovis military.

what role did Pope Gregory the great play in spreading the idea of vast unified kingdom?
Pope Gregory need roaming church collect taxes, declined wars, negotiate peace treaties.

what was important about Charles Martel's victory at the battle of tours?
he stop the spread of Islamic in Europe, Europe stayed Roman Catholic, Spain and south Portugal stayed Muslim.

how did Pepin the short strength in the Frankish kingdom?
Pepin cooperated with the Pope and won the support of the church.

what was the importance of Charlemagne's coronation as Emperor?
the event signaled the joint of Germanic power and the church and the heritage of the Roman empire.

how did Charlemagne govern his unified kingdom?
he unified his empire by limiting noble power and control government officials.

middle ages
the era of European history called the middle ages began with the decline of Roman empire

Franks
the Franks were a Germanic people who were in power of the Roman province of Gaul

monasteries
the Christian church built religious communities called monasteries where the monks lived and devoted their lives to God

Carolingian dynasty
when In the short became king by the grace of God to speak in the Carolingian dynasty

Charlemagne
the heir to the Frankish kingdom who extended Frankish rules was named Charlemagne or Charles the great

What was the most important event in the unification of the Germanic kingdoms? Why?
The Germans accepted Christianity and the religion spread.

What were three roots of medieval culture in western Europe?
(1) The classical heritage of Rome
(2) The beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church
(3) The customs of various Germanic tribes

What are three ways that civilization in western Europe declined after the Roman Empire fell?
(1) Disruption of Trade
(2) Downfall of Cities
(3) Population Shifts

What was the most important achievement of Pope Gregory I?



He broadened the authority of the papacy beyond its spiritual role.


The Age of Chivalry

Education
-seven years of age a young boy can become a Paige and learns strategies
-age of 14 Paige can become a squire of a knight
-age of 21 you become a knight

Weapons and equipment
-saddles
-stirrups
-armor
-high flying missiles


War games
local games or tournaments to learn strategies

Code of chivalry
-had to be brave, loyal, and courtesy
-defend 3 masters: God, feudal lord, and chosen lady
-to protect all of the weak

Castle life
lived in and protected the home of their feudal lord

Romantic love
-expected to defend the chosen lady
-entertain the chosen lady (songs and love poems)

chivalry
ideal behavior

tournament
mock battle

troubadour
a poet musician

Which ideas associated with chivalry have remnants in todays society?
Men today should be loyal, brave and courteous.

What are two inventions from Asia that changed the technology of warfare in western Europe?
Leather saddles and stirrups. The saddle kept the warrior firmly in place and the stirrups enables him to ride and handle heavier weapons.

Who were the occupants of the castle?
Lord, Lady, their family, knights and other men-at-arms, and the servants

What were some of the themes of medieval literature?
Many stories idealized castle life. They glorified knighthood and chivalry, tournaments and real battles. Songs and poems about a knights undying love for a lady were also very popular. Epic Poetry recounted a hero's deeds and adventures. Example THE SONG OF ROLAND


The Power of the Church

1. Otto invades Italy on pope’s behalf.
Following Charlemagne's footsteps

2. Pope Gregory bans lay investiture.
The Church began to resent the control the kings had over the clergy, and the Church reformers felt that bishops shouldn't be under the power of the king.

3. Henry IV travels to Canossa.
He tried to win the Pope's forgiveness

4. Representatives of Church and emperor meet in Worms.
Gregory & Henry's successors fought over lay investiture until 1122

5. Lombard League fights Battle of Legnano.
Holy Roman Empire slaughtered Italian merchants, angering the Church

Clergy
a body of officials who perform religious services - such as priests, ministers, or rabbis.

Sacrament
one of the Christian ceremonies in which God's grace is transmitted to people.

Canon Law
the body of laws governing the religious practices of a Christian church.

Holy Roman Empire
an empire established in Europe in the 10th century A.D., originally consisting of mainly lands of what is now Germany and Italy.

Lay Investiture
the appointment of religious officials by kings or nobles.

Which of the events were power struggles between the Church and rulers? Explain.
In 1075, the lay investiture was banned. In 1077, King Henry IV journeyed to Canossa. In 1122, the Concordat at Worms was compromised on lay investiture. In 1176, the Battle of Legnano took place. All were power struggles because the duties and privileges of Church and state were continuously changing during this time.

What were some of the matters covered by canon law?
Marriage and religious practices were some of the matters covered by the canon law.

How did Otto the Great make the crown stronger than the German nobles?
Otto the Great followed the practices of Charlemagne by gaining the support of church officials and formed a close alliance with the church and sought help from clergy.

Why did lay investiture cause a struggle between kings and popes?
The lay investiture disagreed over who had the power to appoint church officials.

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