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What were the four components of the justinian code?
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1. Code contained 5000 roman laws still useful today
2. Digest quoted and summarized Romes greatest legal thinkers 3. The Institutes= textbook to show how to use law 4. The Novella= presented legislation after 534 |
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How did the chirch divide? what were the different sects?
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Eastern orthodox and Western roman catholic.
*Because of political conflict and differences. |
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How did Charlemagne govern his empire?
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- sent out agents ti make sure landholders governed their counties justly.
-visited every part of kingdom -kept close eye on management of his estates |
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How did the germanic invaders change rome?
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1. Disruption of trade
2. Downfall of cities 3. population shifts |
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What is the definition of feudalism?
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System of governing and landholding
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Difference between serf and peasant?
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Peasants can lawfully leave land and serfs cannot
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What is the relationship between a vassal and a fief?
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Vassals own Fiefs.
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Two purposes of a Knight?
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1. Work for kind; protector
2. entertainment for fiefs/$ |
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Outline steps that are taken to become a knight, include age and duties.
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Page: Age 7, Helpls lord dress and put armor on. wrestles, sword practice, lance practice.
Squire: Age 14, knights personal servant, can carry a sword and shield Knight: Age 21, protect land, king, lady... |
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3 vows that monks followed?
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1. vow of poverty
2. Chastity (remain single) 3. Vow of obedience |
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Purpose of a cathedral?
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Religion! ( crownings, christenings, weddings, funerals. )
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Whats an example of how women were not valued in society?
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Forced to marry very young (age 10) sometimes to much older men, even if they didnt like eachother.
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How did the pope use his powers over the political gov.?
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Used threats of excommunicationhow
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How did agriculture change?
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-warmer climate in 800-1200 began using horses for plowing instead of oxen, they were two times faster
-3 field system, grows 3x the crops |
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What was Commercial Revolution?
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Expansion of trade and business that transformed european economies during 16th &17th centuries
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