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10 Cards in this Set
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QUESTION:
True or false" Germanic tribes preserved knowledge of Greek culture through songs and legends |
ANSWER:
True. The Germanic tribes had no written language but had a rich, oral tradition of songs and legends. |
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QUESTION:
Land that was given to a vassal was called.. |
ANSWER:
fief |
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QUESTION:
The leading institution in medieval society |
ANSWER:
The Christian Church |
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QUESTION:
Code of conduct followed by Knights was called... |
ANSWER:
chivalry (Chivalry demanded that knights fight bravely in defense of 3 masters: his feudal lord, his Heavenly Lord, and his chosen lady.) |
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QUESTION:
People who worked on the lord's manor were called... |
ANSWER:
serfs |
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QUESTION:
Explain why serfs were different from slaves. |
ANSWER:
Unlike slaves, serfs could not be bought or sold, but were legally bound to the land where they were born. |
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QUESTION:
Monks gave up their private possessions to live in.. |
ANSWER:
monasteries (religious communities built by the Church) |
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QUESTION:
Who was Charlemagne? |
ANSWER:
Charlemagne was King of the Franks from 768 and Emperor of the Romans. He strengthened his power by limiting the authority of the nobles. Charlemagne spread Christianity through his military conquests. |
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QUESTION:
Who invaded Europe from the north (arriving on warships and striking with terrifying speed?) |
ANSWER:
The Vikings |
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QUESTION:
What is the main purpose of the castle? |
ANSWER:
The castle was the home of the lord, his lady, their family, knights, other men-at-arms, and their servants. It was also a fortress, designed for defense. |
