Chapter 7 World History
Which rulers built an empire reaching across France, Germany, and part of Italy?
Charlemagne
People who disobeyed Church law during the Middle Ages could be
excommunicated
New agricultural technologies in the Middle Ages led to
increased food production
What groups dominated the economic and political life of towns during the High Middle Ages?
merchant guilds
Lords granted land to vassals in exchange for what?
military service
Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?
peasants
What is credited to Charlemagne?
The revival of Latin learning
What problems did the reforms in Cluny, France address?
Church corruption
Tribe that conquered the former Roman areas in modern day France.
Franks
Which of the following groups conquered the former Roman province of Gaul?
Franks
Traveling monks who preached to the poor
Friars
Associations who rules over town life.
Guilds
How did the three-field system contribute to the agricultural revolution that took place during the Middle Ages?
It allowed peasants to produce more crops
The Church had great power over people during the Middle Ages because
It decided who could achieve salvation
Why did some religious people want to reform the Church during medieval times?
It had grown corrupt
Why was the Battle of Tours significant?
It stopped the Muslim advance into Western Europe
Engaged in mock battles and tournaments.
Knights
Dukes and counts that held the largest fiefs.
Lords
Nomadic people who eventually settled in Hungary.
Magyars
Laborers of the manor
Serfs
What helped to revolutionize agriculture in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
The iron Plow
The revival of trade in the High Middle Ages led to what?
The weakening of feudalism
How did monks and nuns improve life during the Middle Ages?
They cared for the sick and poor
What was the most important economic activity in a medieval town?
Trade
Traveling musicians whose songs detailed epic stories of chivalry.
Troubadours
Land owners who pledge service and loyalty.
Vassals
Independent farmers and also expert sailors
Vikings
What helped unite Charlemagne's empire?
a strong, efficient government