Middle Ages Final Exam Flash Cards

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What event marked the beginning of the Dark Ages in Western Europe?

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The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476

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Which Germanic tribe emerged as one of the most successful in Western Europe? Options: Visigoths, Vandals, Franks, Saxons

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Franks

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Why was Clovis’ conversion to Christianity important?

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It gave the Franks a powerful ally in the Pope

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What was the Salic Law?

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A law code created by Clovis that later prevented women from inheriting the French throne

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Who crowned Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans?

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The Pope

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Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of Charlemagne? Expanding the Frankish Empire, Encouraging learning and education, Establishing the first democracy in Europe, Spreading Christianity

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Establishing the first democracy in Europe

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What was the purpose of the missi dominici?

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They were Charlemagne’s royal messengers who ensured laws were being followed

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What treaty divided Charlemagne’s empire among his grandsons?

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Treaty of Verdun

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What was the main purpose of feudalism?

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To provide protection and land in exchange for service

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What was a fief?

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A piece of land given to a vassal in exchange for service