unit 1 study guide

What caused the Fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Decades of attack from Germanic tribes

• The bubonic plague

• medieval ages

• Attacks from the Europeans

What are some names of the time period after the Fall of Rome?

• The tired ages

• The Roman Empire

• The new world era

• Medieval ages, dark ages, Middle Ages

Who was Charlemagne?

• Charles the great, king of franks, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

• King Charles of Rome

What did Charlemagne want to spread?

• The plague

• Christianity and education

What did the monks do?

• Gave up everything to focus on learning and education

• Spent time in town

What political system dominated Europe from 900-1300 AD?

• Germanic tribes

• Roman Empire

• Feudalism

• Medieval ages

What is another word for nobles?

• Lords, barons

• Emperor

• Monks

• Peasants

What is another word for serf?

• Pheasant

• Surf board

• Peasants

• Roman

What important contributions did Islamic scholars make to the Medieval world?

• Advancements in art medicine science and mathematics they brought Islam it’s culture and the Arabic language with them

• Feudalism

• Dark ages and attacks

What was the impact of Islamic civilizations on Europe?

• The Holy Roman Empire

• Major economic difficulties

• After the crusades, the Europeans Christians brought home new medical knowledge, philosophical knowledge, and inventions and goods

• Poverty