Middle Ages Flashcards - Chapter 7
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What time period is referred to as the Middle Ages?

  • 300-700
  • 1000-1500
  • 500-1500 (correct)
  • 800-1200

    • What was the Dark Ages?

    A period that included political, social and economic decline, isolation from advanced civilizations, many invaders, slow trade, poor education and empty cities.

    Who were the Franks?

    One of the Germanic tribes that invaded the Roman Empire, mostly farmers and herders governed by kings.

    Who was Clovis?

    <p>The king of the Franks who conquered France in 486 and converted to Christianity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muslims created an empire that threatened European Christianity.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Charles Martel do?

    <p>He rallied the Frankish warriors to fight in the Battle of Tours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Battle of Tours?

    <p>The Christians won the battle over the Muslim empire in 732.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Charlemagne?

    <p>The king of the Franks who built an empire across France, Germany, and parts of Italy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pope Leo III do for Charlemagne?

    <p>Declared him the emperor of the Romans in 800.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Treaty of Verdun?

    <p>An agreement that split the empire of Charlemagne into three regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Magyars?

    <p>A nomadic tribe that settled in Hungary and ruled Eastern Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Vikings known for?

    <p>They were independent farmers, sailors, traders, and explorers from Scandinavia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the culture of Germanic tribes differ from Roman culture?

    <p>The Germanic tribes were mostly farmers, lacked cities, and were governed by unwritten laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of feudalism?

    <p>It was a political structure where lords shared their land with vassals in exchange for loyalty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What obligations did lords have to their vassals?

    <p>Lords were obligated to grant fief and protect their vassals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did monasteries play in medieval life?

    <p>They provided health services, education, and helped the sick and poor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the effect of excommunication?

    <p>It denied a person the participation in Christian traditions and condemned them to hell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributions did monks and nuns make to their communities?

    <p>They provided health services, education, helped the poor, and preserved learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did the growth of the middle class affect towns and cities?

    <p>The middle class gained economic power which allowed them more control over cities and led to the creation of guilds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were guilds?

    <p>Associations that represented workers in occupations and aimed to protect their interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Christianity spread through Europe in the early Middle Ages?

    <p>The Pope sent missionaries across Europe to convert different civilizations to Christianity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Iron Plow?

    <p>It was better than wooden plows and made it easier to plow more land, improving agriculture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Three Field System?

    <p>A method of agriculture where one field was planted with grain, another with legumes, and the third left unplanted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Middle Ages Overview

    • Time period from 500 to 1500, bridging ancient and modern times.
    • Characterized by the "Dark Ages" (500-1000), marked by decline in political, social, and economic structures.

    Key Groups and Leaders

    • The Franks: Germanic tribe, primarily farmers and herders, led by kings.
    • Clovis: King of the Franks who conquered France in 486 and converted to Christianity, gaining the Pope’s support.
    • Charles Martel: Leader of the Franks, famously rallied troops at the Battle of Tours.
    • Charlemagne: Grandson of Charles Martel, king from 768, expanded the Frankish Empire, fought invaders, and sought to revive education.

    Major Conflicts and Agreements

    • Muslims: Believers of Islam who posed a threat to Christianity, halted by the Battle of Tours in 732.
    • Treaty of Verdun: Agreement among Charlemagne’s grandsons that divided the empire into three regions.
    • Invasions: Viking, Muslim, and Magyar invasions created chaos, leading to the rise of feudalism for protection.

    Feudal System

    • Feudalism: Political structure where lords granted land (fiefs) to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.
    • Social Hierarchy: Monarchs, powerful lords, vassals, and peasants formed a strict hierarchy.
    • Knights: Mounted warriors trained from a young age, adhering to chivalric codes of honor and bravery.

    Manorial System

    • Manors: Lords’ estates that encompassed multiple villages and agricultural lands, essential to the economy.
    • Self-Sufficiency: Manors produced their own food and necessities; peasants had little knowledge of the outside world.

    Church and Religion

    • Monasteries and Convents: Centers for spiritual life and education, providing health services.
    • Benedictine Rule: Established by St. Benedict, outlined vows of obedience, poverty, and purity for monks and nuns.
    • Papal Supremacy: The pope's authority over secular leaders, influencing politics and governance.

    Economic Developments

    • Iron Plow: Improved agricultural efficiency by turning deeper soil.
    • Three Field System: Agricultural method enhancing food production and soil fertility.
    • Guilds: Organizations of workers in various trades, regulating quality and protecting members’ interests.
    • Growth of Middle Class: Emerged from prosperous merchants and artisans, leading to increased urban development.

    Significant Social Changes

    • Anti-Semitism: Prejudice against Jews increased, prompting migrations to Eastern Europe and Muslim lands.
    • Impact of Excommunication: The church's use of excommunication fortified its power through fear and loyalty among medieval communities.
    • Women in the Middle Class: Benefited from economic opportunities in crafts, leading to greater success in business.

    Cultural and Daily Life

    • Daily Life for Peasants: Primarily labor-focused with minimal schooling, isolated within manorial systems.
    • Tournaments: Mock battles for knights, enhancing their skills and chivalric values.
    • Role of Friars: Monks who traveled to preach and assist the impoverished, contributing to community reform.

    This summary encapsulates the essential points of the Middle Ages, highlighting the socio-political structures, notable figures, and the impact of religion and economy on daily life.

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