History Section 😭 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 France’s 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, “enfant-less England?”
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. “Erik + 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
—> 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 Arc…
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.
What do cathedrals represent, for France?
They represent some of the finest examples of the interconnections between architecture and aesthetic. It also brought together the believers of God.
Chapter 5
robust reconnaissance, renaissance, religious reading, religious reform
(1) reconnaissance
This time period was based on the influence of the grand discoveries of the printing press and the compass.
(3) Bible reading
In Guttenburg, the Bible group in popularity and was taught to those who could and could not read
(4) religious reform
The reform brought questioning of the Catholic religion and protesters ( protestants ) incorporated, the idea of Congregationalism; the idea that going to church is not the only way to be connected to God
There was a lot of heat placed on protestants since religious models strongly believe that individual should go to church and they were not willing to lose members.
Chapter 6
laying the law of the land for Louis XIV, lockdown, language police, luxuries.
Lockdown and Language Police
The French Academy was responsible for conserving the period of the French language. With this being said, it was also way too locked on individuals who were not perceived as knowledgeable in French culture and language and force them to conform.
Luxuries
Versailles was full of extraordinary luxury, such as outfits, jewels, lace, etc. as France made its way into the 18th century, the network of factories became more prominent. Louis XIV an essential role as a model of luxurious living. He was a powerful consumer model attracting all of Europe.
