Module 10 The Monarchies of Western Europe: Holy Roman Empire Flashcards
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How was the Holy Roman Empire created?
The Holy Roman Empire was created from the Treaty of Verdun in 843, which divided the kingdom of the Franks.
What was the role of dukes in the early Holy Roman Empire?
Dukes ruled smaller kingdoms and could make laws for their own territories.
What significant event occurred on August 10, 955?
The Battle of Lechfeld took place, where King Otto the Great defeated the invading Magyars.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Lechfeld?
The Magyars would never threaten Germany again, and Otto was declared the savior of Germany.
How was Otto the Great recognized after his victory?
He was hoisted onto shields by his soldiers and declared Emperor of Germany.
Who crowned Otto the Great as Holy Roman Emperor?
The pope crowned him in Rome.
What was unique about the title ‘Holy Roman Emperor’?
The title was odd since the German Kingdom wasn’t holy, Roman, or a unified empire.
What was required for Holy Roman emperors to make decisions?
They needed the consent of the dukes.
What change occurred in the election of Holy Roman emperors in the 1100s?
Holy Roman emperors began to be elected by the most powerful dukes in Germany.
What dynasty was established under Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa?
The Hohenstaufen dynasty.
What was one of the contributions of Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa?
He helped usher in the age of knights by lending land to a group above serfs.
What was a consequence of the death of Conrad IV for the Holy Roman Empire?
It led to an interregnum, making the empire unstable.
What did the Golden Bull of 1356 establish?
It established a pattern of majority rule for electors in the election of the emperor.
What rights were given to electors after the Golden Bull?
They could print coins, exert more jurisdiction, and pass down their rights to their children.
What was a long-term consequence of the Golden Bull?
The Holy Roman Empire weakened as a centrally controlled state and operated as a confederation of smaller states.
What economic advancements occurred during the remaining time of the Middle Ages in the Holy Roman Empire?
There were advancements to encourage trade and progression of property rights for peasants.
What happened to the governmental structure of the Holy Roman Empire over time?
It grew more complicated with refined ministries and codified laws.
Which important German king worked to unite the German people and won a great victory over the raiding Magyars in 955?
Otto the Great
When was the Golden Bull introduced?
1356
What was the succession plan for the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?
A system of electors
