Quiz Middle Ages

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Clovis

Developed the Franks into one of the strongest of the Germanic tribes in Europe and was baptized in 481 A.D.

Battle of Tours

A conflict between the Franks, led by Charles Martel, and the Islamic Moors under Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi.

Charlemagne

Also known as Charles the Great, he reigned for 46 years and became Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800 A.D.

Holy Roman Empire

Established by Charlemagne, it expanded from present day Spain to Germany and south into Italy.

Carolingian Renaissance

A revival of art and education during Charlemagne's reign, emphasizing religious themes.

Treaty of Verdun

An 843 A.D. agreement that divided Charlemagne’s empire into three parts: West Frankish (France), East Frankish (Germany), and Italy.

Feudalism

A loosely organized system of rule where powerful lords divided their large landholdings among lesser lords.

Vassals

Lesser lords in the feudal system who received land from powerful lords.

Fief

An estate given to a vassal from a lord in the feudal system.

Chivalry

The strict code of conduct that knights were expected to observe.

Manor System

An agricultural system based on self-contained estates called manors, where serfs worked the land.

Knights

Mounted warriors who progressed from Page to Squire before becoming a Knight.

Serfs

Peasants who worked the land for a lord; they were not slaves but could not leave the manor.