Ch.13/sec.1 – - “Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms”
Questions for the Morning News
1.
Identify the effects of Germanic invasions on the Western Roman Empire. How invasions by Germanic
groups did change Europe? Name and explain 3 effects of the Germanic invasions.
2.
Explain the Germanic ideas about government and describe the first Frankish king achievements. The
concept of government changes. Who was Clovis and how did he rules the Frank's?
3.
Germanic people adopt Christianity. What role did monasteries play during this time of chaos?
4.
How did the Carolingian dynasty arise? Who were Charles Martel and Pepin? The ire achievements.
5.
Charlemagne achievements.
6.
Questions: 3,4,5 on p.711
7.
Questions: 6,7,8 on p.711
Questions to answer in class:
W.H. ch.13/ sec.1- “Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms”
Questions:
1.
What was the most important event in the unification of the Germanic kingdoms? Why?
2.
What were three roots of medieval culture in Western Europe?
3.
What are three ways that civilization in Western Europe declined after the Roman Empire
fell?
4.
What was the most important achievement of Pope Gregory I?
5.
Drawing Conclusions: How was the relationship between a Frankish king and the pope
beneficial to both?
6.
Recognizing Effects: Why was Charles Martel’s victory at the Battle of Tours so important
for Christianity?
7.
8.
Evaluating: What were Charlemagne’s great achievements?
How does Charlemagne’s empire in medieval Europe compare with the Roman Empire?