7.2 Holy Roman Empire Flashcards
citizenship
legal possession of the rights and duties of members of a state or society
duchy
a region under the rule of a duke
lay investiture
the appointment of church leaders by kings
renaissance
a revival of culture
What was the significance of Carolingian script?
It brought cultural unity to the empire.
What was the result of the Carolingian renaissance?
Writings from the Greeks, Romans, and Bible were studied and copied.
What technology enabled the Vikings to strike anywhere in Europe?
long narrow ships
Why did the Vikings dislike Christianity?
The theology of forgiveness clashed with the Viking’s concept of revenge.
Who was the greatest of the Saxon kings?
Otto I
The ___ began when German kings assumed control of Italy and the Papal states.
Holy Roman Empire
baron
a vassal granted land directly from a king
centralized feudalism
feudalistic system in which there is one ultimate landowner
presumption of innocence
legal idea that one is considered innocent until proven guilt
representative government
a form of government in which citizens elect fellow citizens to represent their interests
A ___ is a vassal granted land directly from a king.
baron
___ feudalism is a system in which there is one ultimate landowner, often the king,
Centralized
Name 4 facts about Charlemagne.
1) He expanded the territory of the Franks to form the Carolingian Empire.
2) He invited scholars to teach leaders in his empire.
3) The pope proclaimed Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor.
4) He expanded Christianity by granting citizenship to followers of the Roman Catholic Church.
Name 3 territories in the Carolingian Empire
- Germany
- northern Italy
- France
What was the implication of the Pope proclaiming Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor?
The pope had the power to choose political rulers.
How did Otto I earn the title of Roman Emperor of the West?
He responded to the Poe’s request for aid and took over the papal states and Italy.
FOUR reasons that the Carolingian Empire collapsed
- The Vikings attacked from the north.
- Muslims attacked from the south.
- Charlemagne’s successors fought over the empire.
- The Maygars attacked from the east.
TWO events weakened the Holy Roman Empire
- the rise of dukes controlling their duchies
- a long struggle against the Italians and papal states
