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10 Cards in this Set
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What year was Charlemagne crowned emperor?
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800
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What rules did St. Benedict develope for Monks and Nuns so they could lead productive lives?
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1. Strict schedule of prayer and work
2. Once you joined a monastery a monk should stay there. 3. Eating and drinking in moderation. |
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How was Charlamagne a great administrator?
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1. Divided Francia into counties ruled by counts. Counts administered their county, provide armies and justice.
2. Missi dominici (Charlemagne's agents) checked up on the counts. Charlemagne also traveled a lot from county to county. |
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Who converted the Irish to Christianity?
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St. Patrick
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Who developed the idea of Christendom?
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Gregory
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Who was the first of the Merovingian Kings?
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Clovis
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What did Charles Martel do?
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○ Extended Kingdom in all directions.
○ Defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Tours thereby stopping the advance of Islam. ○ Passed on his power to his son Pepin. |
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How did Pepin the Short help the Pope?
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Helped him defeat the Lombards.
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What did the Pope crown Pepin the short by?
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By the Grace of God.
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Who took over after Charlemagne died?
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Louis the Pious.
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