Global 1
Mr. Philbin
Ch 9: Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire (400-1300)
Answer all questions on separate paper. Make sure you also answer the 4
Essential Questions at the end of this assignment!!!
You can do a rough draft in class and type it on your own time. All finished work is
due on Monday, May 5, 2014.
Section 1: Transforming the Roman World
Essential Question: Why was Rome the center of the Christian world at the
beginning of the period?
Big Idea: The new European civilization combined Germanic, Roman and
Christian elements.
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What was the kingdom of the Franks and who was Clovis?
Describe Germanic society when the Germans and Romans intermarried.
Define: wergild
Define: ordeal
Identify: Gregory I
Define: missionary
Who was Pepin?
Briefly describe Charlemagne’s rise to power and accomplishments.
How did the missi dominici help Charlemagne establish a strong empire?
Section 2: Feudalism
Essential Question: What purpose does a strong central government
serve?
Big Idea: The collapse of central authority in Europe led to a new political
order known as feudalism.
1. Who were the Magyars and Vikings?
2. What is feudalism?
3. What were some reasons the knights rose in military importance during this
time?
4. Create a feudal hierarchy chart and explain the role of each group.
5. Draw a picture of a medieval manor.
6. What is the code of chivalry and give at least one example of chivalrous
behavior in today’s world.
7. How did a moat help protect a castle from attack?
Section 3: The Growth of European Kingdoms
Essential Question: How do you think the Magna Carta affected the
development of the U.S. government?
Big Idea: During the High Middle Ages, monarchs began to extend their
power and build strong states.
1. Identify: Battle of Hastings and William the Conqueror
2. What role did Henry II play on increasing the monarchy’s power and reduce
the role of the church?
3. How did Thomas Becket fare under King Henry II?
4. How did the Magna Carta ultimately pave the way for citizens’ rights?
5. What permanent effects did the Magna Carta have on the English monarchy?
Section 4: Byzantine Empire and the Crusades
Essential Question: What was the purpose of the Crusades?
Big Idea: The Byzantine Empire created a unique civilization that was
eventually weakened by the Crusades.
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Who was Justinian?
What was The Body of Civil Law? (Justinian Code)
Briefly describe the Byzantine Empire.
Describe life in Constantinople.
What is a schism and how did it lead to problems in 1054?
Define: Crusades.
Make a chart listing both the positive and negative effects of the Crusades.