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Social Studies
Middle Ages
23 cards·by juliet
What is the climate like?
temperate
Navigable
To be able to sail on by boats or ships.
How was life different after the fall of Rome?
Churches became a powerful force,1261 the empire was united again, and it was the start of a new
era.
What years were the Middle Ages?
500 a.d.- 1500
What did the Frankish Empire accomplish?
They spread Christianity throughout the Western part of Europe, and new art and architecture
was developed.
What was Clovis the leader of?
The Salian Franks. He also united all the Frankish tribes.
Who was Charles the Great also known as?
Charlemagne
What empire was Charlemagne leader of?
The Frankish Empire.
In what order the feudal system go in?
Kings, Nobles and Vassals, Knights, Peasants and Serfs.
What was Pope Leo's role in the middle ages?
He crowned Charlemagne emperor and showed that the church had more power than than the king.
What's the definition of a fief?
An estate of land, especially one held on condition of a feudal service.
What's the definition of a monk?
A member of a religious community of men.
Where do monks live?
Monasteries.
Whats the definition of a nun?
A member of a religious community of women.
Where do nuns live?
convents.
What's the definition of a clergy?
The body of all people ordained for religious duties.
What do priests do?
Conducted mass in the parishes.
what do the Bishops do?
During the High Middle Ages, Bishops had become so powerful that it was mandatory for the king
to take orders and consult the Bishop in ever
What do the Archbishops do?
An archbishop had superior rank over a bishop but not superiority of order. They have similar
jobs and tasks to bishops for example levied t
What do the Pope's do?
The Popes of the Middle Ages became powerful and highly influential. Had power over the
church.
Whats the definition of a sacrament?
Sacred rites of the christian church.
What are some examples of sacraments?
Baptism and Communion.
What are the steps to knighthood?
He's sent to the castle of his father's lord, learns how to fight and ride a horse, pledges
loyalty to the lord.