Jackson - 7th Social Studies Quiz 1 Flashcards
What caused the western Roman empire to weaken?
Migration of German tribes
The Bishop of Rome got the title of what name?
The Pope
Who became the leader of a Frankish Kingdom in 481?
Clovis
Who were the line of kings?
Pepin II, Charles Mortal, Pepin the short
The Pope proclaimed Charlemaye what?
Roman Empire
What caused the decline of central power?
lack of strong leadership
A self supporting estate is a what?
Mannor
What was one of the reasons for the growth of towns?
improved farming methods
Another reason for the growth of towns?
growth of trade
What was the name of the royal dynasty the William established?
The Normans
What was the more and less prominent group called?
More prominent - House of Lords
Less prominent - House of commons
What would a Jury do?
Make up a list of accusations known as a indictment
Who had rights and who didn’t?
Vassals had rights
Peasants didn’t
What did ballifs do?
collected taxes for the king
What did Pope Innocent III make the king do?
Submit to him
What were the the Crusades?
Pope Urdan II called a crusade to to liberate the Holy land back from the Muslims
What were the 3 reasons the Christians would go on crusades?
- Some saw it as an adventure
- Motivated by religious fever
- Earn forgiveness from sin
What was a positive result of the Crusades?
knowledge and textbooks were brought back from the Muslims and they were able to learn
Who inhabited modern day France?
The Franks
Which 2 settlements erected after the Franks took over?
Angel and Saxons
Who founded a new Royal line in France?
Hugh Capet
