Medieval Quiz Flashcards
After Rome fell what happened?
Europe will enter a period of chaos and uncerainty, and major change
From 476-1000AD is called what?
The Dark Ages
Why was that period called the dark ages?
Low Population
Cold Climate
Famine
Low Literacy Rates
Communication Declines
What events happened during the dark ages?
Christianity is on the rise
Blending of German and Roman cultures
Europe is forested
Where did the term “Dark Ages” come from?
A scholer named Francesco Petracu described everything from the fall of Rome to his time the dark ages. He overlooked this period of nothingness!
What are the Middle Ages?
Period after the fall of Western Rome and before the Renaissance
What was the most successful group that came from Gaul?
Franks that was led by Clovis
True or False: Clovis converted to Christianity
True: Although he didn’t really convert
EC: What dynasty does the Franks start
Merovingians
Who was Charles Martel?
Frankish King
What was Martel’s nickname?
Hammer
Why was Martel nicknamed the Hammer?
For his victory against the muslims at the Battle of Tour of the year 736
Who was Charlemagne?
Charles Martel’s grandson and one of the best leaders of the Middle Ages
How would Charlemagne convert people to christianity?
Through conquest and persecution
What does Charlemagne mean?
Charles the Great
What did Charlemagne stress to his people?
Literacy
90% of Ancient Texts come from Charlemagne and who?
Medieval monks
Who crowned Charlemagne as Emperor?
The Pope
Where did the Vikings come from?
Scandanavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland
How did the viking ships fit everywhere?
Because of it’s carved sleek fit and it’s sturdy bottom
EC: What is a way that the vikings were intimidating?
They filed there teeth
Painted on there face
Why was attacking monks so easy for the vikings?
The monks were usually on the coast
What pushed the start of feudalsim?
Viking Attacks
Who was the first person to reach North America?
Eric the Red
