Global Chapter 8 Deck 1 Flashcards
What group conquered the former Roman province of Gaul?
The Franks
List three accomplishments of Charlemagne?
Revival of learning
Extended Christian civilization into northern Europe
Set up strong efficient governments
Under feudalism, lords granted land to vassals in exchange for what?
Military service
What was the manor economy based on
Farming and self sufficiency
Why was the battle of tours significant?
It stopped the Muslim advance into Western Europe
How did monks and nuns improve life during the middle ages?
They cared for the sick and the poor
Why did some religious people want to reform the church during medieval times?
Its success had brought problems and corruption
What helped unite Charlemagne‘s empire?
A strong efficient government
What did new agricultural technologies in the middle ages lead to?
Increasing food production
What was the most important economic activity in a medieval town?
Trade
Chivalry government relations between whom?
Nobleman and noble women
Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?
Peasants
The church had great power over people during the middle ages because of what?
It decided who could achieve salvation
What problem did the Cluniac reforms address?
Church corruption
