Social studies Flashcards
Who were the Franks?
The Franks were a powerful group of people, they developed a new style of warfare that used heavily armed knights.
Who was Clovis?
At 15 years old, he became the leader of the Franks.
He defeated the Roman Army and led the Franks in wars and made the Frankish kingdom larger.
Who is Charlemagne?
He was the most important leader of the Franks who unified nearly all the Christian lands of Europe into a single empire.
Who were the Vikings?
The Vikings were a group of fierce warriors.
They terrorized villages in Europe.
How did the pope help Charlemagne?
Pope Leo III gave Charlemagne his blessing and helped crown him Holy Roman emperor.
What is a fief?
A fief is land that is granted by a lord yo a vassal, in exchange for loyalty and service by the vassal.
What is the divine right of kings?
The divine right of kings is the belief that God gives monarch the right to rule.
What is a Duke?
A Duke is the highest type of European noble, ranking just below a prince.
What is a moat?
A moat is a deep, wide ditch, often filled with water. The moat would surround the castle as a form of protection.
What is hierarchy?
Hierarchy is a system of organizing people into ranks. Those who are in higher ranks, having more power than others.
