in a Christian church, people who carry out religious duties

Why was the Church important after the fall of Rome?

it was the only major institution that survived after the fall of Rome

How did monasticism change Europe?

Monasteries brought Christianity to the cities and countryside.

a social structure marked by the dominance of the father in the family

Which event most likely led to the creation of monasteries shown in the center of the map?

the spread of Christianity by Charlemagne

A place where communities of monks live.

What was a benefit of this style of book popularized by Charlemagne?

They could be read more easily.

powerful families that hold fiefs and titles

How did life for people in the political class contrast with the lives of other Romans?

lived in large homes, enjoyed paties, went to public gatherings

What was one job of the guilds?

They made guidelines for the craft.

Why would the end of the central government lead to the disappearance of the trade network?

Merchants rely on things provided by the government

Why did the Roman Empire collapse?

The Roman Empire experienced decades of invasions by barbarians.

Why were fairs important in the Middle Ages?

They helped revive local economies.

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Ch. 1- Medieval Europe

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5th Grade Social Studies

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Which group was responsible for preserving books like this one?
peasants
lords
monks
apprentinces
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clergy
a person with power and influence who controls land given to them by a king
in a Christian church, people who carry out religious duties
a organization that existed for a long time and promotes a particular cause
a soldier on horseback who serves a king or other ruler
3
Based on what we read from "Duties of the Coloni", what was one job of the landlord's representative?
They determined the size of pasture
They set taxes for peasants
They ploughed and planted the fields
They worked for the Church
4
Why was the Church important after the fall of Rome?
it was the only major institution that survived after the fall of Rome
religion is very important to all people so the Church had to be preserved
barbarians are religious, so they did not damage the Church
Monks defended the Church so the books would stay safe for future learning
5
How did monasticism change Europe?
The lord carried out laws, made decisions, and protected the serfs.
Brought Europe into a new period of unity and strength.
Monasteries brought Christianity to the cities and countryside.
There was an agreement between kings and lords.
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relating to the Middle Ages in Europe
feudalism
illuminated
medieval
fief
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patriarchy
a social structure marked by the dominance of the father in the family
the upper or noble class whose members’ status is usually inherited
in a Christian church, people, like priests, who carry out religious duties
relating to the Middle Ages in Europe
8
Which event most likely led to the creation of monasteries shown in the center of the map?
the fall of the Roman Empire
the spread of Christianity by Charlemagne
the start of the feudal system
Pope Leo III's founding of the Holy Roman Empire
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a plot of land exchanged for loyalty to a ruler
vassal
feudalism
nobility
fief
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the upper or noble class whose members’ status is usually inherited
manor
aristocracy
serf
institution
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a group of craftspeople who control a certain craft
illuminated
autonomous
guild
fallow
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What is a monastery?
The oldest standing institution.
A place where communities of monks live.
a plot of land exchanged for loyalty to a ruler
decorated by hand with designs
13
What was a benefit of this style of book popularized by Charlemagne?
They helped public libraries grow.
They spread the Christian faith.
They were made for common people.
They could be read more easily.
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nobility
a social structure marked by the dominance of the father in the family
the upper or noble class whose members’ status is usually inherited
powerful families that hold fiefs and titles
plowed but with nothing planted for a period to restore the land
15
How did life for people in the political class contrast with the lives of other Romans?
lived in large homes, enjoyed paties, went to public gatherings
often threw parties in their simple homes and invited government officals
lived in large homes and worked hard everyday
lived simple lives, had poorly constructed homes and worked hard every day
16
What was one job of the guilds?
They charged fees for fairs.
They freed serfs from their lords.
They made guidelines for the craft.
They collected taxes for the manor.
17
Why would the end of the central government lead to the disappearance of the trade network?
Christianity was mostly practiced in European cities.
Merchants rely on things provided by the government
The loss of skilled people meant that the standard of living declined
Monasteries became centers of learning.
18
Why did the Roman Empire collapse?
The Roman Empire collapsed due to its lack of citizens.
The Roman Empire could not survive without a sufficient government.
The Roman Empire ran out of money and caused the collapse.
The Roman Empire experienced decades of invasions by barbarians.
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ability to read
literacy
lord
knight
vassel
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How did three-field rotation benefit medieval society?
it made towns safer
it helped serfs turn the soil
it limited the power of lords
it increased food production
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an organization that has existed for a long time and promotes a particular cause
serf
manor
institution
estate
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What was feudalism based on?
trade
loyalty
religion
science
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Why were fairs important in the Middle Ages?
They reduced the need for trade.
They helped revive local economies.
They made the king more powerful.
They honored religious holidays.

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