February 22, 2010

Bell Ringer:

Middle Ages part 1 Review


Describe how Germanic Invaders affected the Roman Empire:
Learning declined with many Romans moving to the country.

Describe German Adoption of Christianity:
Leader Clovis converted to Christianity to help with battle, with his support many people converted, many missionaries also spread the word.

Describe the rule of Charlemagne:
Was a conqueror, but also spread Christianity throughout his rain, but was also crowned emperor by the pope, marking the first time a pope had claimed political power.

Describe the Viking and other invaders of Charlemagne’s kingdom:
Invaders destroyed the Carolingian empire. Muslims attacked from the South and the Vikings attacked from North.

Describe the Feudal System:
The king came first, then the knights who were mounted horsemen, then at the bottom were the peasants and serfs.

Describe the Feudal Manor Life:
Lords provided serfs with housing, farmland, and protection from bandits. Peasants never went very far away from the manor. They were almost completely self efficient.

Exit Ticket:
1. To stay in the manor you had to pay tax on grain grounds and marriage.
2. In Gaul, Germanic people named Franks held power.
3. Charlemagne built and empire greater then any since the roman empire.