Early Middle Ages PT. 2

Question 1

Who was Western Europe invaded by?

Answer 1

Germanic tribes
- set up their own kingdoms
- some roman traditions stayed

Question 2

Describe the Franks

Answer 2

-strongest GERMANIC tribe
-settled in modern france/germany

Question 3

Who was Clovis?

Answer 3

-embraced christianity!!!
-converted to the religion of the people he conquered
-king of the franks

Question 4

Who was Charles Martel

Answer 4

-defeated Muslim armies at the Battle of Tours
-allowed christianity to survive in western world

Question 5

Who was Charlemagne??

Answer 5

-“father of Europe”; greatest king of the dark ages
-Formed Alliance with the pope
-killed anyone who wasn’t christian
-built schools and encouraged education

Question 6

What happened to Western Europe after Charlemagne?

Answer 6

Attacked and invaded by vikings and Muslims

Question 7

Who were the Vikings?

Answer 7

-from scandinavia
-access to sea; skilled sailors
-carried out raids throughout Europe
-Explored and settled in Greenland, Iceland, and North America

Question 8

How did the Church dominate Medieval Life???

Answer 8

• Priests and churches were very important
  - center of worship/socialization
  -Collected a tithe; church tax; 10% of earnings

Question 9

Define Monasticism

Answer 9

• religious way of life
• lifestyle consisted of manual labor, worship, and study
• Fed the poor, took care of the sick, and provided education
• known as monks