Abeka 7th Grade History, Section 11.1 Review

Name the great battle in which Charles Martel defeated the Muslims in 732.

Battle of Tours

How was Clovis like Constantine?

Clovis combined politics and religion. He called a church council.

How did Charles get the name Martel?

He beat the Muslims back in a series of battles that lasted nearly a decade, earning him the name Martel meaning "Hammer."

Describe the organizaton of the Roman church.

Its territory was divided into units with the same names as similar political units in the old empire, such as diocese and parish. One very powerful official headed each unit; this official was responsible to the next highest official and eventually to the pope.

How did Clovis benefit from his relationship with the Roman church?

Some people believed that God approved of everything Clovis did to increase his power and secure his position.

How did the Mayors of the Palace become so powerful?

The Merovingian kings' interest in private, immoral pleasures increased to the point that they had neither time nor energy to rule - leaving that responsibility to the Mayors of the Palace.

How did the Roman church benefit from having Clovis on its side?

Wherever Clovis conquered, the church gained more land and became richer from tithes and taxes the people were forced to pay.

What were Gual's boundaries?

east of the Rhine River in the north to the Pyrenees Mountains in the south

Where was Clovis's kingdom located?

in the area formerly known as Gaul

How did the Battle of Tours and other victories benefit western Europe?

they prevented western Europe from being swallowed up by the Muslim empire