Middle Ages Part 1: Flashcard Review

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This group of barbarian invaders were a Germanic tribe from the North Sea Coast, named after the seax, a special knife used by this invading tribe.

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Saxons

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This invading group attacked Western Europe from the East, through Russia; they were nomadic, and they were extremely skilled with the bow and arrow.

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Magyars

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They were seafearing invaders from Scandinavia; they were very good at navigating the seas, and they used wooden longships for hit and run raids in order to terrorize European villages.

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Vikings

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TRUE OR FALSE: After helping with a rebellion, the Pope named Charlemagne as the Holy Roman Emporor.

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TRUE

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This stage of knighthood begins around the age of 7 - knights in training learn music and dance and receive religious instruction

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This stage of knighthood begins around the age of 12-13 - knights in training take care of armor and start learning how to use weapons.

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Squire

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There is no specific age for this stage of knighthood - it is when the trainer believes the person is ready!

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Knight