Chapter 13 Flashcards
What did Charlemagne do that made him great
Wanted to establish a new cultural and religious center that is now France and Germany; great military and conquer; “holy Roman Emperor “said Pope Leo III; Established government in which counts ruled different areas; encourage education and his empire
What brought down Charlemagne’s empire
The decline of the Frankish empire after he died
Explain feudalism and its importance
It was where lords govern a small area. Nobles would grant land to a lesser person. Land is called a fief, person who received the land is called a vassal. This provided protection and security
How do you feudalism the manor system differ
Manorialism describes the relationship between a noble and his peasants in mediaeval Europe. Feudalism was thus primarily political and military, while manorialism was more economic and social. … Manorialism describes the arrangement of the rural economy into mostly-self sufficient agrarian communities called manors
Be able to explain the three types of feudal justice
Battle
Compurgation- oath taking
Trial by ordeal- Carry hot iron
How was the manor system set up
Had multiple farm areas, blacksmiths, farms, forests, Barnes, pastures
Know the hierarchy of feudalism
Kings, Lord, knights, peasants
What is chivalry
Code of conduct for nights, also includes the way of life for the wealthy
Know the church hierarchy
Pope, Cardinals, archbishops, bishops, priests
Identify the problems of the church during the Middle Ages
Made themselves feel about everyone else, make them follow their loss and pay their taxes
Why is Alfred the great the only English later with that title
He helped push out the invading Danes
What changes were brought to the England by William the conqueror
Brought feudalism, kings had more authority than nobles, how to swear tiptoes, lords can’t unite against him
How was parliament set up in England
Meeting of people both from the middle and upper-class to act as a Council for the government
Why was common law important
It meets the conditions of all the people
Why was there a struggle between Henry and Pope Gregory
They had a conflict about the issue of lay investiture: Henry thought he could appoint bishops; Gregory excommunicated him
