Early Middle Ages Flashcards

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What was King Clovis's significant decision impacting the Frankish kingdom

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King Clovis accepted the coliseum in Western Europe.

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Who defeated the Muslims in the Battle of Tours in 732

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Charles Martel

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Main reason Vikings began raiding in the 8th and 9th centuries

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To support their growing kingdom due to overpopulation and bad crop seasons

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Concordat of Worms

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An agreement allowing only popes to pick bishops, involving a new pope and a German king

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Who sent monks as missionaries in Europe?

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Gregory I

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What was provided by rivers and oceans

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Rivers and oceans in medieval Europe provided more protection for the people, encouraged independent culture, didn't allow one group to concur all.

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The event in 476 CE that marked the eginning of the early middle ages.

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The fall of Rome

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How did climate impact life in Europe

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They only had barely enough time to grow and harvest essential crops.

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What was the major contribution of Charlemagne

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The importance of education

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What role did Monasteries play.

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Shelter, school, places to copy text, hospitals.