History Chapter 9 Section 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

When did the Western Roman Empire have been replaced by Germanic kingdoms that eventually excluded Romans from holding power?

By 500 A.D.

Who established the kingdom of the Franks and what did he convert to?

Clovis established the kingdom of the Franks and converted to Christianity.

What did the Germans and Romans create as they intermarried?

They created a new society.

What was the legal system based on?

It was based on a fine called a wergild. Signup and view all the answers

What did the value of the fine depend on?

It depended on social status. Signup and view all the answers

What was an ordeal and what was it based on?

The ordeal was a system to establish guilt or innocence through a physical trial, based on divine intervention. Signup and view all the answers

When did Christianity become the dominant religion of the Roman Empire?

By the end of the fourth century. Signup and view all the answers

What were a parish and a bishopric?

A parish was led by priests, and a group of parishes became known as a bishopric, led by bishops. Signup and view all the answers

What is the head of the Catholic Church known as?

Pope. Signup and view all the answers

What did Gregory I do to develop Christianity?

He strengthened the power of papacy and converted non-Christians. Signup and view all the answers

What is the practice of living the life of a monk known as?

Monasticism. Signup and view all the answers

What did monks become in the new European civilization?

They became Christian heroes providing religious and moral leadership. Signup and view all the answers

What became the model for monasticism?

Saint Benedict wrote a series of rules. Signup and view all the answers

When was most of Western Europe Catholic?

By 1050. Signup and view all the answers

What could women become in the Church?

Women could become nuns. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Pépin?

Pépin was a chief officer of the Frankish kingdom who assumed kingship. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Charlemagne?

Charlemagne was Charles the Great, an intelligent leader and warrior. Signup and view all the answers

Was the Carolingian Empire the largest European Empire in history at the time?

True Signup and view all the answers

When was Charlemagne crowned emperor of the Roman Empire by the pope?

In 800. Signup and view all the answers

What did Charlemagne's strong desire to promote learning and education refer to?

Carolingian Renaissance. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Western Roman Empire and Germanic Kingdoms

By 500 A.D., the Western Roman Empire was replaced by Germanic kingdoms, excluding Romans from power.

Kingdom of the Franks

Clovis established the Frankish kingdom, becoming the first Germanic ruler to convert to Christianity and allied with the Roman Catholic Church.

Emergence of a New Society

Intermarriage between Germans and Romans created a new society where family was the key bond, affecting the Germanic legal system.

Legal System

Germanic legal system was based on the concept of wergild, a fine paid by the offender to the victim's family.

Variation of Fines

Fines varied based on social status, with offenses against nobles costing more than those against slaves.

Ordeal as Legal Procedure

The ordeal system established guilt or innocence through physical trials, based on beliefs in divine intervention.

Rise of Christianity

By the end of the fourth century, Christianity became the Roman Empire's dominant religion, with a formal organization developing in the Church.

Church Hierarchy

Local parishes led by priests formed bishoprics, overseen by bishops, ultimately falling under the authority of an archbishop.

The Pope

The leader of the Catholic Church is known as the pope.

Pope Gregory I's Contributions

Gregory I (590-604) strengthened papacy power, converting non-Christians and enhancing spiritual authority.

Monasticism

The lifestyle of monks is known as monasticism, promoting religious and moral leadership in society.

Role of Monks

Monks became revered figures, providing guidance as Christian heroes in new European civilization.

Saint Benedict's Influence

Saint Benedict authored rules that served as the foundation for monastic living.

Spread of Catholicism

By 1050, most of Western Europe had converted to Catholicism, largely due to the efforts of monks as missionaries.

Women's Roles in Monasticism

Women could become nuns and reside in convents, which were managed by abbesses.

Pépin's Leadership

Pépin was a chief officer in the Frankish kingdom who declared kingship for himself and his lineage, with Charles the Great as his son.

Charlemagne

Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, was an intelligent leader who expanded the Frankish realm, establishing the Carolingian Empire.

Size of the Carolingian Empire

The Carolingian Empire was the largest European Empire of its time, with Charlemagne sending missi dominici to enforce administration.

Charlemagne's Coronation

Charlemagne was crowned emperor of the Roman Empire by the pope in 800, symbolizing the fusion of Roman, Germanic, and Christian elements.

Carolingian Renaissance

Charlemagne's commitment to learning and education is referred to as the Carolingian Renaissance.

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Test your knowledge with flashcards on Chapter 9, Section 1, covering the transformation of the Western Roman Empire and the rise of Germanic kingdoms. Learn about key figures like Clovis and their impact on history, including the conversion to Christianity and alliances with the Roman Catholic Church.