Social studies Early Medieval Europe.

Question 1

What nickname describes the geography of the continent of Europe?

Answer 1

A peninsula of Peninsulas.

Question 2

What series of events caused instability in Europe starting in the 4th century CE?

Answer 2

Barbarian Invasions tribal groups pushed west and south from Central Asia by the Huns.

Question 3

What did Clovis, King of the Franks, do that helped him control his kingdom?

Answer 3

Converted to Christianity which game him Political backing by the Church.

Question 4

Who was Charlemagne and what did he do?

Answer 4

Charles the Great Grandson of “Hammer” Expanded the Frankish Kingdom into An empire.

Question 5

What happened on Christmas Day, the year 800?

Answer 5

Pope Leo III Crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor.

Question 6

What caused Wester Europe to fall apart after the death of Charlemagne?

Answer 6

3 Grandsons split the empire and fought each other, then the Vikings Raids Began.

Question 7

What way-cool things enabled the Vikings to terrorize Europe?

Answer 7

Europe’s Geography of many navigable rivers + well designed viking ships.

Question 8

How far east did their influence extend? How far west?

Answer 8

East to Kiev, (Ukraine), West to North America.

Question 9

What system of localized power and protection arose from these uncertain times?

Answer 9

Feudalism.

Question 10

Who brought the feudal system to England?

Answer 10

William the Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings.

Question 11

What prompted the conquest of William, Duke of Normandy?

Answer 11

He had been promised the English Throne by his Cousin the was double-crossed.

Question 12

When was the Battle of Hastings and what celestial visitor marked it?

Answer 12

October 1066, Halley’s Comet.

Question 13

What famous record do we have of the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 13

The Bayeux Tapestry.

Question 14

What were the results of the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 14

England was United under Centralized control French entered the language/culture Feudalism is established in England the Mottle & Bailey castle became the standard set off conflicts between England/France for 800 years.

Question 15

What made feudal system stable?

Answer 15

Everyone had a place as either a Lord or a Vassal. Peasants produced food in exchange for safety.

Question 16

What did the term “knight” mean.

Answer 16

A warrior on Horseback.

Question 17

What were serfs?

Answer 17

Peasants who were “Tied” to the land and not free to leave their Lord’s Manor.

Question 18

On what was the feudal structure based and how was it expressed?

Answer 18

Based on Loyalty (Lord/Vassal), expressed: Code of Chivalry.

Question 19

What was the basis for political alliances in the Middle Ages?

Answer 19

Families Tied by Arranged Marriages and Exchanges of Fiefs for military support.

Question 20

What are Fiefs?

Answer 20

Fiefs are land grants.

Question 21

What was a Motte and Bailey castle?

Answer 21

An early Defensive Structure.

Question 22

What were the features of the motte and bailey castle?

Answer 22

Bailey: Fenced Village surrounded by a moat.
Motte: Built up Mouned wit the “keep”

Question 23

How did castles change over the centuries?

Answer 23

The concept stayed the same but they were made of stone.

Question 24

What was the economic system of Medieval Europe?

Answer 24

Monorlalism Based on Local self-sufficiency.

Question 25

How did the Roman empire continue to exist after it fell in the West?

Answer 25

In the Structure of the Church.

Question 26

How was Europe Christianized?

Answer 26

Missionaries converted some people by keeping their traditions and Political leaders forced the others.

Question 27

Who set up the “rules” for monasteries?

Answer 27

Benedict a hermit who couldn’t get away from other monks.

Question 28

How did the Church influence the lives of the people of Western Europe in Medieval times?

Answer 28

By preforming the Scaraments.

Question 29

What distinguishes a cathedral from a regular church?

Answer 29

It’s the “Seat” of Bishop.

Question 30

What were three architectural features of a Gothic cathedral?

Answer 30

Vaulting from pointed arches, Huge stained glass windows, flying buttresses.

Question 31

What was the basis of the conflict between Henry IV of Germany and Pope Gregory VII,

Answer 31

Power over who could appoint Bishops.

Question 32

How did pilgrimages reflect the Age of Faith?

Answer 32

Travels to Special places showed devotion.

Question 33

What are Holidays?

Answer 33

“Holy” days.

Question 34

What the revival of classical learning, what conflict did Thomas Aquinas try to solve?

Answer 34

Weather Natural Law can fit with God’s law.