6.2 Early Middle Ages Flashcards

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assembly – [uh-SEM-blee]

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a gathering of people for a specific purpose

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clergy [KLUR-jee]

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members of the church who hold official positions of leadership

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conversion [kuhn-VUR-zhun]

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to change or accept another idea

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Dark Ages

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the era of European history following the fall of the Western Roman Empire which is marked by the loss of classical learning

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diocese [DAHY-us-sis]

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a region under the leadership of a bishop

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laity [LEY-i-tee]

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common church members

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monastery [MON-uh-ster-ee]

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a community where monks live

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monk

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male member of the clergy who takes special vows of poverty

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papacy [PEY-puh-see]

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office of the Pope

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Pope

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head of the Roman Catholic Church; the bishop of Rome

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successor [suhk-SES-er]

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a person who follows another in an office

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What event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages?

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the fall of Rome and division of Europe into small kingdoms and tribes

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Why are the Early Middle Ages sometimes called the Dark Ages?

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It was a period marked by the loss of classical learning.

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The ___ emerged as the strongest of the Germanic tribes during the fifth century.

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Franks

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What was the consequence of Frankish King Clovis’ conversion to Christianity?

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It established the influence and control of the Roman Catholic Church across Europe.

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How did Christians respond to the growth of the Church?

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They appointed leaders to oversee areas called diocese.

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Select TWO developments increasing the power of the Bishop of Rome.

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Mistrust in the Roman government encouraged trust in the bishop’s leadership.

Leo the Great claimed that the Bishop of Rome was a successor to the Apostle Peter.

18
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What did the Petrine theory imply?

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The Pope ruled as one appointed by God and not by men.

19
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TWO groups of church members

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Iaity

clergy

20
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THREE purposes of monasteries and convents.

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Regular clergy could live apart from the laity in total dedication to God.

They were places of learning and help during times of trouble.

They provided places where regular clergy could keep vows of chastity.

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abbot

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the leader of a male monastic community

22
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abbess

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the leader of a female monastic community

23
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nun

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female members of the clergy who take special vows of

24
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convent

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a community where nuns live