What belief did the conversion of Germanic kings create among western religious leaders, particularly the Pope?
• Gave some dominion over Franks, strengthened religious convictions. • Pope believed they had legitimate authority outside of political sphere. • Benedict of Nursia was responsible for what accomplishment during the 6th century? • The most important set of monastic rules. • Promoted Christianity in W. Europe. Monasteries helped cultivate land. • Describe the elements of the monastic movement in Eastern Europe. • What? I don’t know. • Monasteries were examples of holy life for common people. • Improved cultivation of land at a time when agricultural techniques were low. • Provided some education and promoted literacy. • What dynasty replaced the Frankish monarchy in the 8th century? • The *Carolingians*. • Charles Martel: defeated Muslims at the battle of Tours in 732. Helped confine Arabs to Spain. • What year did Charlemagne begin his rule? • 800 • Helped restore education. Expanded empire. • Describe the characteristics of the Holy Roman Emperors after the 10th century. • One of the
