CHARLEMAGNE Flashcards

1
Q

Proof of Missionary activity in Saxony

A

Abbey of Fulda - 775-777 - 70/80 Missionaries

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2
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How many church councils in C’s reign

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18

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3
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Peter of Pisa arrival and depart

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776-790

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4
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Paul the Deacon arrival and depart

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782-787 - goes to Montecassino

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5
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Alcuin arrival and depart

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782-796 - goes to Tours

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6
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How many cathedrals, monasteries and palaces? Done in what style?

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16, 232, 65 - using De Architectura - Vitrivius’ construction manual

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7
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What is original with Aachen palace?

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Ambulatory with groin vault
C in west not east

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8
Q

Evidence of correctio?

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Florus of Lyons - ‘very spirit of error’.

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9
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Alcuin criticism of forced conversions

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Faith arises from the will, not from compulsion

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10
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Chamberlain killed in Suntel mountains

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Adalgisile

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11
Q

When were mass deportations, where, how many?

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799 - Wihmodia and land around Elbe. Einhard - 10,000.

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12
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Use of fortifications

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Vs Gascons, Karlsburg, Stör 809

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13
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Einhard on Avars

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Kicking down a rotten door

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14
Q

When was the first assembly at Paderborn

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777

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15
Q

What happened at Lippesbringe in which year?

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776, baptism. Also builds Karlsburg!

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16
Q

Where did Charles use multiple armies?

A

Pavia, show of force against Tassilo, 794 vs Saxons,

17
Q

Charles’ brutality

A

Harrying Wihmodia 798, Deporting Wihmodia 799.

18
Q

When did Charlemagne get a large tribute from Benevento

A

812

19
Q

Alcuin Quote on Admin

A

There are more people in his way than those who support him

20
Q

Paul the Deacon

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History of the Lombards
History of the Bishops of Metz
Compiles a collection of Homilies in Montecassino
Writes a life of St Gregory the Great and St Mary the Egyptian

21
Q

Theodulf of Orleans

A

Vulgate Bible
Epitaph of Hadrian unused
Poems and hymns
2 capitularies

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