Early Medieval Europe Unit 5 Topic 1

What period is referred to as the Early Middle Ages?

The time period from 500 to 1000 AD.

What was a significant outcome of the fall of the Roman Empire?

A decline in trade, centralized government, and education.

What term is often used to describe early medieval Europe (500 - 1000 AD)?

Dark Ages.

Who was Theodoric?

Leader of the Ostrogoths who took over Italy and maintained the Roman Senate and government.

What significant event did Clovis accomplish in 486?

He conquered Gaul and converted to Christianity.

What dynasty did Clovis establish?

The Merovingian Dynasty.

What work is Boethius best known for?

The Consolation of Philosophy.

What did Cassiodorus do to preserve classical texts?

He collected important Greek and Latin manuscripts and helped monasteries copy them.

Who created an encyclopedia of knowledge called Etymologiae?

Isidore of Seville.

What is Gregory the Great known for during his papacy?

He authored the Pastoral Rule and worked on the Mass and Gregorian Chant.

Which tribes were present in England before 1066?

The Anglo-Saxons and the Angles.