History Section ๐ญ Flashcards
Chapter 1
Mammoths, migrations, mysterious megaliths
What is a megalith?
This was a period of prehistoric monuments such as arrowheads, flint knives, stone tools, bone needles, animals skins, clothing
Describe the length of the french migration.
The Great Migration, westward, was due to Franceโs rich soil and climate.
Chapter 2
celts, caesers, Christians, King Clovis
What were aspects of Christianity, discussed in Chapter 2?
After the death of Jesus Christ, the following of this new faith spread
Baptism became important, because it set a bridge between the French government and the Church
King Clovis
The first Christian king. He was not Christian until he married a Christian princess. He needed the support of the Church to properly establish authority.
Chapter 3
No Arab-entry. Emperor, Vikings, โenfant-less England?โ
Why was there a limitation placed on Arabian individuals in France, during this time?
The Arabians were moving west, as they came from the Middle East. This put the French in danger, because that meant the French would have to fight the forces of an Arabian invasion.
As the Vikings (I.e. โErik + Elof) made their way into France, what was their affect on the people of France. How were they affected?
The Vikings attacked Paris eight times, as an annual terror. After the Duke of Normandy took over England after the death of his cousin, the Norman Conquest of England began.
The English language developed by incorporating a large # of French words
โ> these were brought by the Normans
Chapter 4
catholic crusades, cathedrals, captain Joan, country comes together
What is there to know about the Catholic Crusaders?
1095 - The French crusaders believed that they were being sent on a mission by God. This resulted in them going on a trip to the Holy Land.
What did the Crusaders where to show who they were.
They wore a Red Cross in their shoulders.
What happened after the Crusaders came to a close.
They created a more modern civilization, as they broadened their perspectives, and incorporated new pocessions into their life (ex. The almond tree, antics, new vegetables, and new ways of preserving their meat with salt)
Joan of Arc
A seventeen year old girl who felt God sent her a mental message that she must save France. She requested an army, the army succeeded, and she saved France.
However, individuals thought that she was a witch, since she was able to accomplish these things, so she was executed.
After the death of Joan of Arcโฆ
French continued to succeed, and a new wave of pride entered France; as people became more unified over the pride their hand for their country.