Chapter 13 Section 1 Flashcards
(6 cards)
Middle Ages
The gradual decline of the Roman Empire ushered in an era of European history lasted from 500 to 1500
Franks
Germanic people that held power
Monasteries
Religious communities a place were monks worshiped
Secular
Worldly
Carolingian dynasty
The reign of Frankish rulers lasted from 751 to 987
Charlemagne
Carlomans death in 771 Charles quickly seized control of the entire kingdom