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Name three effects of the Germanic invasions.
Name three effects of the Germanic invasions.
Disruption of trade, downfall of cities, population shifts.
What new kind of government arose during Rome's decline?
What new kind of government arose during Rome's decline?
Government run by the church.
What role did monasteries play during this period?
What role did monasteries play during this period?
Monasteries opened schools, maintained libraries and copied books.
Who were Charles Martel and Pepin?
Who were Charles Martel and Pepin?
Why was Charlemagne important? Did his achievements last long?
Why was Charlemagne important? Did his achievements last long?
What was important about Charlemagne's being crowned as emperor?
What was important about Charlemagne's being crowned as emperor?
How did invasion contribute to the beginnings of the feudal system?
How did invasion contribute to the beginnings of the feudal system?
What were the three main groups of feudal society?
What were the three main groups of feudal society?
What was the job of peasants on the manor?
What was the job of peasants on the manor?
What was the main duty of knights?
What was the main duty of knights?
Give two examples of training for knighthood.
Give two examples of training for knighthood.
Who were the troubadour's songs about?
Who were the troubadour's songs about?
What was the position of women during the Middle Ages?
What was the position of women during the Middle Ages?
What powerful punishments could the Church hand down?
What powerful punishments could the Church hand down?
How important do you think the Church was in the Middle Ages? Why?
How important do you think the Church was in the Middle Ages? Why?
Why did Henry IV beg Pope Gregory VII for forgiveness?
Why did Henry IV beg Pope Gregory VII for forgiveness?
What happened to the Holy Roman Empire after Frederick I's death?
What happened to the Holy Roman Empire after Frederick I's death?
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Study Notes
Effects of Germanic Invasions
- Disruption of trade led to economic instability.
- Cities experienced downfall, impacting urban life and administration.
- Population shifts marked a transition towards rural living, as people sought safety.
Government During Rome's Decline
- Rise of church-run governance replaced traditional Roman structures.
Role of Monasteries
- Monasteries served as educational institutions, opening schools and fostering learning.
- Maintained libraries, preserving classical texts and knowledge through transcription.
Charles Martel and Pepin
- Charles Martel was the powerful mayor of the palace in the Frankish kingdom; defended against Muslim raids at the Battle of Tours.
- Pepin, Martel's son, continued his father's legacy in leadership.
Importance of Charlemagne
- Charlemagne reunited Western Europe, marking a significant political consolidation since the Roman Empire.
- Established a vast empire renowned for its cultural and administrative achievements.
Charlemagne's Coronation as Emperor
- Signified the alliance of Germanic power, the Church, and Roman Empire heritage, impacting European identity.
Invasions and the Feudal System
- Invasions prompted France to forge protective treaties with invaders like the Vikings, laying groundwork for feudalism.
Three Main Groups of Feudal Society
- Nobles and knights (those who fought).
- Clergy (those who prayed).
- Peasants (those who worked the land).
Responsibilities of Peasants on the Manor
- Peasants labored extensively to support their lord's agricultural and economic needs.
Main Duty of Knights
- Knights were dedicated to serving their earthly lord, heavenly lord, and chosen lady through military service.
Training for Knighthood
- Prospective knights trained in another lord's castle, starting as servants to gain experience.
Troubadour Themes and Women's Position
- Troubadour songs celebrated love and martial heroes.
- Women held a subordinate position in medieval society, often deemed powerless.
Church Punishments
- The Church could enforce powerful penalties, including excommunication and interdicts.
Importance of the Church in the Middle Ages
- The Church established essential regulations to govern society, influencing daily life and politics.
Henry IV's Plea for Forgiveness
- Henry IV sought forgiveness from Pope Gregory VII by kneeling in the snow for three days at Canossa, signifying reconciliation.
Aftermath of Frederick I's Death
- The Holy Roman Empire fragmented due to competing ambitions among leaders pursuing control.
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