World History: Chapter 9 and 10 Test Review

World History

Chapter 9 and 10 Test Review Sheet

Study Schedule
  • Test Date: Monday, April 13
  • Preparation Time: Friday work is designated for studying for the test.

PART I: CHARLEMAGNE ESSAY - Key Details

  1. Meaning of Charlemagne

    • Definition: Charlemagne means "Charles the Great."

  2. Conquests of Charlemagne

    • Charlemagne successfully conquered significant territories in Europe.
    • He laid the foundations for three modern European countries:
      • France
      • Germany
      • Italy

  3. Significant Event on Christmas Day 800

    • On Christmas Day in the year 800,
      • Charlemagne was crowned by the pope during a church service.
    • Serious Question Raised: This event raised the critical question of whose authority is supreme, the state's or the Church's?

  4. Promotion of Education by Charlemagne

    • Charlemagne actively promoted education in his empire by:
      • Assembling scholars from across western Europe.
      • Facilitating teaching in the leading centers of learning within his realm.

  5. Post-Death of Charlemagne

    • Following Charlemagne's death:
      • The empire collapsed.
      • It was torn apart by civil war among various factions.

PART II: TERMS FOR MATCHING

  1. Feudalism

    • Definition: A system where local rulers offered protection to people in exchange for their services.

  2. Lords

    • Definition: Land-holding nobles.

  3. Fiefs

    • Definition: Land grants given in return for services.

  4. Vassal

    • Definition: The recipient of a fief who owed allegiance to a king or lord, essentially acting as a servant.

  5. Manor

    • Definition: The center of medieval society; a self-contained farming community controlled by a lord and farmed by peasants.

  6. Catholic

    • Definition: Universal; encompassing all; a term that early Christians used to refer to the church.