Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms

TERMS & NAMES 1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance.
• Middle Ages - an era in European history that followed the fall of the Roman Empire (500 to 1500)
• Franks - Germanic people who established an empire during the Middle Ages
• monastery - a religious community of men
• secular - concerned with world matter than spiritual matters
• Carolingian Dynasty - a dynasty ruled by the Frankish (751 to 987)
• Charlemagne - built the greatest empire since ancient Rome, also known as "Charles the Great"

USING YOUR NOTES
2. What was the most important event in the unification of the Germanic kingdoms? Why?
The most important event in the unification of the Germanic kingdoms was the Germans accepted Christianity because it helped spread the religion.
MAIN IDEAS
3. What were three roots of medieval culture in western Europe?
Three roots of medieval culture in Western Europe were the classical heritage of Rome, the beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church, and the customs of Germanic tribes.
4. What are three ways that civilization in western Europe declined after the Roman
Empire fell?
The three ways that civilization in Western Europe declined after the Roman Empire fell was the population changes, down fall of cities, and the disruption of trade. 
5. What was the most important achievement of Pope Gregory I?
The most important achievement of Pope Gregory I was when he broadened the authority of the papacy.

READING GUIDE
1. What role did the Church play in helping Clovis conquer other Germanic peoples?
The Church gave support to Clovis' military to help conquer other Germanic peoples.
2. What role did Pope Gregory the Great play in spreading the idea of a vast unified kingdom?
Pope Gregory the Great collected taxes, turn down wars, and negotiate peace treaties.
3. What was important about Charles Martel’s victory at the Battle of Tours?
The importance of Charles Martel's victory at the Battle of Tours was that he stopped the spread of Islamic in Europe and it helped Europe stay Catholic.
4. How did Pepin the Short strengthen the Frankish kingdom?
Pepin the Short strengthen the Frankish kingdom by cooperating with the Pope and Church.
5. What was the importance of Charlemagne’s coronation as emperor?
The importance of Charlemagne's coronation as emperor was that it joint the Germanic power and the church and the heritage of the Roman Empire.
6. How did Charlemagne govern his unified kingdom?
Charlemagne governed his unified kingdom controlled government offices and making sure one did not have a lot  more power than the rest.

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