Journal 01-09-19 Journal A The European ruler who built an empire greater than any since Rome was a. Charlemagne. b. Clovis. c. Martel. d. Pepin. Journal B Where did monks live while they studied Christian works and wrote copies of the Bible, and what language did they speak? lived in monasteries spoke and read Latin
Happy Wednesday January10, 2018 Knight Fact of the Day: Only men were allowed to become knights. They were all addressed as Sir.
Agenda Journal Correct RSG 77/78 Finish Charlemagne and the Spread of Christianity Video: Charlemagne and the Saxons DW Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ci1neqwcik Feudalism: A New Social Order Pgs. 295-297 Cornell Notes and Summary Homework Tonight 9.1 Lesson Review Pg. 297 (3-5, 7) Include the questions
Check RSG p. 77-78 Total out of 7 points Only use correction pens. 1. Why did many cities disappear after the fall of Rome? (3pts) Under Germanic leadership there was a lack of organized government after Charlemagne s death/law and order (1 pt), trade declined (1 pt), so there was less need for cities and commercial activities. As a result, people left the cities to form small communities/farm in the country (1 pt). 2. Which European leaders helped to spread Christianity? (2pts) Clovis (1 pt) and Charlemagne (1 pt) 3. What agreement served as the basis of feudalism? (2pts) Lords granted land to vassals/knights (1 pt) in exchange for service and protection (loyalty) (1 pt).
Charlemagne s Empire Saxons Charlemagne s conquering included the destruction of the Saxons holy site at Irminsul and the massacre of 4500 Saxon captives at Verden (Germany) in 782. Three years later the Saxon leadership and peoples surrendered and accepted baptism. Germany Charlemagne asserted, "If any one of the race of the Saxons hereafter concealed among them shall have wished to hide himself unbaptized, and shall have scorned to come to baptism and shall have wished to remain a pagan, let him be punished by death. Charlemagne in Verden, Germany (Saxon Wars) Irminsul refers to a tree trunk erected in the open air worshipped by Pagan Saxon s of early Germany.
Susan M. Pojer Pope Crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor: Dec. 25, 800
European Feudalism
Set up your Cornell Note Page for pages 295-297. 1. What led to disorder across Europe? Feudalism: A New Social Order 2. What was feudalism and how did it work? 3. What role did serfs play in feudalism
Feudalism: A New Social Order 1. What led to disorder across Europe? Charlemagne s kingdom crumbles Charlemagne died in 814; grandsons fought for control of kingdom Warring sides signed treaty in 843; divided empire in three parts. Divided kingdom grew weak, unstable, prompted outside attacks. Vikings, Magyars, and Muslims attacked various regions of Europe. Became a place of constant conflict and warfare. Landowners needed a way to protect their property from attacks
Susan M. Pojer Charlemagne s Empire
Feudalism: A New Social Order 2. What was feudalism and how did it work? Feudalism: a political and social system in which lords provided land (fief) to lesser nobles called vassals in return for services and protection. Vassals were often knights that served in their lord s court and army.
Feudalism: A New Social Order 3. What role did serfs play in feudalism? Serfs were peasants at the bottom of society who lived and worked on their lord s manor for shelter and protection They were bound to the land they were bought and sold with property and not allowed to leave the manor without the lords permission.
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