Ai global Flashcards
What was the impact of Germanic tribes invading the Roman Empire?
It caused a lack of trade, the downfall of cities, and shifted the population to become rural.
What was the literacy level of Germanic tribes?
They had no reading or writing, which worsened knowledge of Greek.
What happened to the Latin language after the Germanic invasions?
Latin was no longer understood, but new languages derived from it emerged.
How were Germanic tribes organized socially?
They lived in small communities led by traditions, with a chief they fought for in battle.
What was the attitude of Germanic tribes towards governance?
They wouldn’t obey someone they didn’t know, so big government wouldn’t work.
Who were the Franks and what was their significance in Gaul?
The Franks had power in Gaul, and their leader Clovis brought Christianity to the region.
What did Clovis accomplish for the Franks?
He united the Franks under Christianity.
How did Christianity spread through Germany?
It spread through Frank leaders, with many risking their lives to promote it.
What were monasteries and who were monks?
Monasteries were religious communities, and monks were Christian men devoted to God.
Who was Benedict and what did he do?
An Italian monk who wrote a book about rules for monasteries.
Who adapted Benedict’s rules for women?
His sister Scholastica adapted the same rules for women.
What role did monks play in preserving heritage?
They preserved parts of Roman heritage and were instrumental in creating a school system.
What was Gregory’s role in the church?
He was the pope who made the papacy a secular power in politics.
What characterized the political landscape after the decline of the Roman Empire?
There were many small kingdoms.
Who was Charles Martel?
The most powerful Frank after Clovis, he extended their region and led the army.
What happened to Charles Martel’s throne after his death?
He gave the throne to his son Pepin, who fought the Lombards.
How was Pepin anointed king?
The pope anointed him king by the grace of God.
What was the Carolingian Dynasty?
It followed Pepin’s reign.
Who was Charlemagne and what did he do?
He spread Christianity by conquest and was crowned emperor after crushing a tribe that attacked the pope.
What educational initiatives did Charlemagne undertake?
He encouraged learning, opened a palace school, and sent royal agents throughout his kingdom.
What happened to Charlemagne’s throne after his death?
He crowned his son Louis.
