Dark Ages And Rise Of Frankish Rulers Flashcards
Why do the dark ages begin?
Because of nomadic invasions around AD 400’s.
When do the nomadic invasions begin again?
Around AD 800’s
“Invasions of the Franks”
What happened to cities after the fall of Rome?
Major cities remained, but many people began grouping in small villages.
What happened to trade after the fall of Rome?
It was reduced drastically.
What happened to populations after the fall of Rome?
It was stagnated, so it remained the same or decreased.
What happened to language after the fall of Rome?
Latin-based languages began forming (Romance languages).
What happened to the protection of Rome after it fell?
Roman protection ended.
What was the dark age darkened by?
War and illiteracy
When do the Franks come around?
300 years after the beginning of the dark ages.
What would the franks eventually be called?
The French
What do the Franks do?
Reorganize political and social order
Who were the Franks?
Germanic tribes that sort of associates with the Romans
Of what belief were the Franks?
Christian
What heritage did the Franks have?
Classical Roman
Who were the Merovingian rulers?
Frankish rulers that really only rule over the Franks from 400’s-700’s, descending from western Germanic tribes.
Who was the founder of the Merovingian rulers?
King Merowig
Who was Clovis?
A Frankish ruler during the Merovingian ruler (AD 481).
What did Clovis do?
- accepted Catholicism (religion of the Franks), which made it easier for Europeans to accept them (because they had Catholicism as a common link)
- became mayor of palace (Major Domo)
What was the nickname of Charles Martel?
Charles the hammer
What battle was Charles Martel known for?
The battle of tours (732)
What did Charles Martel do?
He stopped the advancement of Islam into France, which led Europeans to trust them.
Who was the founder of the Carolingian kings?
Pepin the short (732)
Who was pepin the short’s father?
Charles Martel
Why was pepin the short important?
He had direct ties to the church, so he was looked on as a leader. So, he started a small central government.
