Study Guide Chapters 13-14

1. Years of Early Medieval Period or Dark Ages
2. Describe the events in Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire
3. Who were the barbarians that invaded Europe in the 500’s
4. Describe the growing strength of the Catholic Church both politically ( secular) and religiously
5. Describe the factors that contributed to to the evolution of society in Western Europe during the early Medieval Period
6. Who was Clovis?
7. Who was Benedict?
8. Who was Charles Martel?
9. What is a Major Domo?
10. Describe in detail Charlemagne and his impact on Europe
11. What was Feudalism and what gave rise to this political and economic system?
12. Why is feudalism both an economic and political system?  Describe in detail
13. Why was the manor considered self -sufficient
14. Who was Pope Gregory?
15. What is Lay investiture?
16. Who was William the Conqueror?  William of Normandy
17. Battle of Hastings?
18. The Muslim push into Europe
19. The battle of Tours
20. Describe Chivalry
21. What were the Crusades?
22. What caused the Crusades?
23. Describe the results of the Crusades