Socials 8 Medieval 2 - Franks Flashcards
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What did the Romans call those who lived outside of their boundaries?
Barbarians
What does the Roman word Barbarian mean?
Those who speak another language
How did the Germanic tribes compare to the Celts who lived in Europe?
They took the land and farms off the Celts and brought their own religion, laws and customs
What was the most notable change from the break-up of the Roman Empire?
The population shift to more Germanic tribes living in Europe
What did not survive the fall of Rome?
the roads fell into disrepair with no one to fix them, there was no one to keep the peace after the government withdrew, traders stopped traveling the unsafe roads, no jobs, little taxes
How was education affected by the fall of Rome?
Rich people did not stay rich so could not pay tutors for their children, soon few people could read or write, except Monks in monasteries
How do we describe Barbarians?
originally a non-Roman person, but later it came to mean ‘an uncultured person’ – an insult
Who are Celtic peoples?
a western European culture, including the Scottish, Irish, Cornish, Bretons
How was the population of Rome affected by the fall of the Empire?
From 1,000,000 to 30,000
How did the kings and rulers react to the loss of the Roman government controlling them?
Wars between rival kings/rulers trying to gain control over the land and peasants
How long did the chaos after the decline of the Roman Empire last?
About 450 years, from 410 CE to 768 CE
How were the general people affected by the collapse of the Roman Empire?
It was unsafe to travel because of bandits, and people lived in fear
Who was the first ruler who managed to get control over the warring kings in Europe?
Charlemagne
Who was the king of the Franks?
Charlemagne
What is a social class?
the group that one belongs to in society, it can be determined by money, role in society or parentage
What area did the Franks take over first?
the area now known as France (Gaul)
What were the Franks known for?
Farming and Fighting
What was a francisca?
a throwing axe worn by most men
What were both men and women fond of?
Jewellery and long hair
What did the name Franks mean?
Free, which is still valued by the French who are their descendents
How did the Franks use some of the old Roman arenas?
They used them as forts and they became the towns
What social classes did the Franks have?
Rich and Poor
What groups were the majority?
Poor farmers or Peasants
