The Middle Ages Flashcards
When the Roman Empire was divided in the year 294, the eastern part became known as…
Byzantine Empire
Historians divide the Middle Ages into 3 periods:
Early Middle Ages: 500-1000
High Middle Ages: 1000-1250
Late Middle Ages: 1250-1500
Who was the King of the Franks?
Charlemagne (742-814)
What does “Charlemagne” mean in French?
Charles the Great (unites most of Europe)
Areas of military defense were known as…
Marches
Who lived in the areas of military defense?
People who got free land in exchange for defending the borders against the Barbarians
Upon his death; the Kingdom of Charlemagne was divided between his 3 sons named:
Charles, Louis, Lothair
Who ruled Spain during the 9th century?
Muslims (Arabs)
What is a “tributary state”?
A state that maintains its independence by paying off their invaders.
What happened in Rome on Christmas Day in year 800? Why was this event so important?
Pope crowned Charlemagne and names him the Holy Roman Emperor. Gives pope military power and gives emperor spiritual power
Describe the lasting contributions made by the Carolingian dynasty?
Sense of European identity (in long run- France), literacy and learning, stability
Monarchy
Inherited power
Where did the earliest European national monarchies first appear?
England
What event was marked by the Treaty of Verdun?
843, Charlemagne Empire collapsed
Feudalism
A political, economic and social system based on loyalty and military service
