Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms Flashcard

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What event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe? Options: The unification of the Germanic Kingdoms, The spread of Christianity by Charlemagne, The decline of the Roman Empire, The establishment of the Carolingian Dynasty

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The decline of the Roman Empire

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Who played a significant role in spreading Christian civilization through Northern Europe?

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Charlemagne

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Approximately how many years did the Middle Ages span?

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1000 years

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Which of the following was NOT a root of the new society that emerged during the Middle Ages?
The classical heritage of Rome, The beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church, The customs of various Germanic tribes, The technological advancements of the era

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The technological advancements of the era

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What was a major consequence of the Germanic invasions on the trade in Western Europe during the fifth century?

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Merchants faced invasions, leading to the collapse of businesses and scarcity of money.

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What significant change occurred in the cities of Western Europe following the fall of the Roman Empire?

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Cities were abandoned as centers of administration.

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How did the population dynamics in Western Europe change as a result of the Roman centers of trade and government collapsing? Options: The population decreased significantly due to emigration. Nobles and other city dwellers moved to the countryside to grow their own food. The population became concentrated in major cities. There was a significant increase in urbanization.

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Nobles and other city dwellers moved to the countryside to grow their own food.

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How did the Germanic invasions affect learning in Europe?

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Knowledge of the Greek language was nearly lost

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How did the Latin language change with the Germanic invasions?

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It evolved into several different dialects and languages

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How would you describe the shift from Roman provinces to smaller, Germanic Kingdoms?

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It involved constant changes due to the fortunes of war.