Module 4 Early Middle Ages Flashcards
How much power did Byzantine Emperors hold?
they ruled with absolute power
What are icons?
religious images
Did Eastern Christians use icons in their worship?
yes
What is the title of the leading bishop of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
patriarch
What characteristic did Vladimir of Russia appreciate about the Orthodox Church?
The emperor was the supreme ruler of the church
While they were under mongol rule, what did the Russians have to provide to the Mongols?
massive tributes
What did Ivan I do to gain the gratitude of the Mongols?
He helped to crush a Russian revolt against Mongol rule
Where did most of the population in Western Europe move to during the decline of the Roman Empire?
the population became more rural`
How were the Germanic kingdoms different from the Roman provinces?
they were held together by family ties
Monasteries served as center of _____________ in Western Europe after the decline of the Roman Empire
education
In which directions did Charles Martel extend the Franks’ reign?
the north, south and east
Why did Pope Leo III crown Charlemagne emperor?
Charlemagne crushed an unruly mob that had attacked the pope
What was a knight’s main obligation to his lord?
to serve in battle
What privileges did noblewomen have during the Middle Ages
noblewomen were able to inherit their husband’s land
During his reign, what did Justinian achieve with his palace and the fortifications of Constantinople?
-enlarged his palace into a vast complex
-rebuilt the fortifications of Constantinople
what were the causes of the decline of the Byzantine Empire?
-attacks from foreign enemies
-the onset of a disease that destroyed the population
What occurred to the population after the decline of the Roman Empire?
most people moved to the countryside (rural)
Describe how serfs lived in the manor system
-their lifespans were shortened by illnesses and malnutrition
-they endured harsh, crowded conditions
-their children were needed to work in the fields
Describe the characteristics of the Eastern Orthodox Church
religious leader was called the: patriarch
language services were conducted in: local languages
could priests marry? yes
did anyone hold authority over the spiritual leader? yes, the emperor
Describe the characteristics of the Roman Catholic Church
the religious leader was called the: pope
language services were conducted in: latin
could priests marry? no
did anyone hold authority over the spiritual leader? no
