Ch.9 history test Q&A

How did Anglo-Saxon and French cultures merge into one new English culture

Anglo-Saxon people came to England & King Alfred the great united the kingdoms and Anglo-Saxon people became the kings

Why has there not been a monarch with absolute power in England since 1215

Because after King John of England was forced to put his seal on the Magna Carta he recognize the rights of his Nobles

What did Thomas Becket do and what happened to him

Beckett was the Archbishop of Canterbury and the highest rating English cleric he claimed that only Roman Catholic Church courts could try clinics. The king did not like this so four nights went to kill Beckett. King Henry back down as king because he was in a struggle with the church

Was Charemagne a frankish king or roman emperor? When

Both; roman emperor 300 years after the collapse of the western roman empire in 800. king before that

How did Kieran rus (1st Roman state) come to an end?

Civil wars and you invasions brought an end to the first Russian state in 1169

What was justinians most important contribution

Codification of Roman law. He made "the body of civil law" which was basis of imperial law in roman empire and was used in west and was basis for legal system of europe

During who's reign did the Parliament come in to being and when

Edward the first in the 13th century

How did the name Holy Roman Empire coming to being?

Frederick I considered Italy as center of holy empire so it was called that

What was Louis IX known for

Greatest medieval French King he was known for his attempts to bring justice to his people

How did pope urban II respond to request for help in 1st crusade? Why?

He said yes because he was a golden opportunity to provide papal leadership for a great cause. That cause was rallying the warrior of Europe for the liberation of Jerusalem and the holy land from the infidels (unbelievers or Muslims)

In what ways was Philip the second augustus' reign in France a turning point

It was a turning point in the growth of the French monarchy Philip gained control of French territory which expanded the income of the French monarchy and increase its power.

What was the Macedonian dynasty able to do during 10th and 11th centuries

Restored power of Byzantine empire But bad successors undid the gains... Struggles for power between ambitious military leaders and aristocratic families led to political and social disorder

What is the main idea behind the Magna Carta

The Magna Carta was a feudal document therefore it recognized that the relationship between King and vassals was based on mutual rights and obligations. The carta gave recognition to the fact that monarchs power was Limited not absolute.

How did the schism between the branches of Christianity start

The Orthodox Church was not willing to accept the popes claim that he was the sole leader of Christian faith so pope Leo IX and Michael cerularius took away others right of church membership

Greatest impact of crusades?

They broke down feudalism Nobles lost power so Kings were able to create stronger central governments. Kings got wealth from taxes. This pared the way for the development of city states

Describe differences in religion among slavics

Western Slavs- converted by German monks to Christianity Eastern Slavs- converted to orthodox Christianity by Byzantine missionary brothers (Cyril and Methodius) Southern Slavs- embraced Eastern orthodox and excepted Catholic Church as well

What was Constantinople like during the middle ages

With a population estimated in hundreds of thousands, Constantinople was largest city in europe during Middle Ages

how do the events of the period (400-1300) have an impact on the world today?

ancient Roman literaRy works exist todaY BECAUSE THEY WERE COPIED BY MoNKS The influence of english common law is seen in our american legal system. Byzantine architecture inspired building styles in eastern europe and southwest asia

why did the benedictine monks believe that daily physical work was important?

because idleness (not working) was "the enemy of the soul"

how were the vikings brought into mainstream european civilization?

by ships which vikings were great at building

describe charles the great as an administrator

divided labor made system of checks and balances delegated authority to loyal nobles retained local laws of conquered areas divided kingdom into districts used messengers to inspect and report of provinces

what was the carolingian empire

empire created by Charlemagne was of great size administration depended of charlemagne's household staff and on courts who acted as the king's chief representatives in local areas

describe the disintegration of the Carolingian Empire

empire started falling apart after charlemagne's death in 814; charlemagnes grandsons split empire in 3 causing constant invasion

why did clovis' kingdom disintegrate upon his death?

his sons followed frankish custom and divided his newly created kingdom among themselves

why do we consider the coronation of charlemagne as significant?

it demonstrated the strength of the idea of an enduring roman empire and it occurred 300 years after the collapse of the western roman empire. germanic and roman traits came together

what was main purpose of medieval castle?

keep invaders out. this is known because of the amount of walls that were built around the castles

what ways did Gregory I strengthen the political power of the papacy?

leader of the city of rome so he had political power and he increased his spiritual authority over church in the west. he converted people to christianity

what was feudal contract

relationship between lord and vassal. vassal-perform military service, give advice to lord, make payments to lord contract became unwritten rules lord-give vassal land and protection

describe the "carolingian Renaissance"

revival of learning and culture due to charlemagne's efforts renewed interest in latin and classical works monasteries played big role in renewal monks copied works of christianity and latin authors

Where do we get the term Anglo-Saxon?

the Angles and Saxons moved and settled into britain after roman armies abandoned britain. This occurred in the 5th century

how were monastic communities important in building a new european civilization

the communities came to be seen as the ideal christian society that could provide a moral example to the wider society around it. monks dedication was model christian behavior