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Europe After the Roman Empire
WVSS gr.8 quiz
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Medieval Studies
8th Grade
02/25/2013

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Clovis
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Widened the boundaries of the Frankish Kingdom, lead them into Christianity
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The sons and Grandsons of Clovis
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Did nothing except squabble and fight among themselves
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Charles Martel
Definition
Defeated Muslim invaders, "Saved Europe for Christianity"
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Pepin
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First king to rule with the blessing of the church
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Charlemagne's accomplishments in Learning
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Ordered Scholars to hand-copy manuscripts
Had men of letters around him
Created and revived schools
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Charlemagne's accomplishments in Religion
Definition
Made opponents accept the Roman Church
Dedicated himself to the Church
Got the Pope's blessing
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Charlemagne's accomplishments in War
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60 campaigns in total
Conquered land, forced enemies to be Christian
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Charlemagne's goal that he never accomplished was?
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He never learned how to write
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What was the system after Charlemagne called?
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Feudal System
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What need to the Feudal System Fill
Definition
The need for protection and defense
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What was a fief?
Definition
An area of land given to the vassal from their lord.
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What is a vassal?
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Someone who got protection from invaders from a lord in return for military services, ownership of land, and loyalty
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What is a lord?
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Someone who offers protection to someone else (Vassal) in return for military services, financial help, land, and loyalty
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What did the Vassals get from their lords?
Definition
Protection, and sometimes a fief
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What did vassals give to their lords?
Definition
Services (Military and Political)
Ownership of land
Loyalty
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