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Mindset #33. Read Sections “Merovingian Rulers” & “Charlemagne’s Realm” pgs. 113-114 and answer the following questions in complete sentences. Why was Clovis important? Who was “Charles the Hammer?” What did his victory ensure about Christianity?
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Mindset #33 • Read Sections “Merovingian Rulers” & “Charlemagne’s Realm” pgs. 113-114 and answer the following questions in complete sentences. • Why was Clovis important? • Who was “Charles the Hammer?” What did his victory ensure about Christianity? • Who was Charlemagne? Describe three of his accomplishments.
The Church • During the Middle Ages the Catholic Church dominated all of society. • The pope became the strongest political leader in western Europe. • To strengthen the Medieval Church, power was given to bishops, priests, monks and nuns.
Monks and Missionaries • In 529, a Roman official named Benedict founded a monastery. • Within Benedictine Rule, the life of monks was one of poverty, chastity, and obedience. • Women lived as nuns and alternated prayer with activities like spinning, weaving, and sewing. • Monasteries and convents provided schools, hospitals, shelter, agriculture and other job training.
Church Reform • A church council declared political leaders could no longer choose the pope. Instead, the pope would be elected by a gathering of cardinals • Pope Gregory VII: believed the pope should have complete control over all church officials • Innocent III: laid strict rules for the clergy and took action to stop the spread of denial within the church • Francis of Assisi: founded The Franciscans and was known for their devotion to God and their respect for nature.
The Inquisition • Heresy: denial of church teachings • To find and punish people who practiced heresy, the church set up the Inquisition. • The Inquisition accused people and forced them to seek forgiveness; showed power of the church.
Rise of Monarchies • After Charlemagne’s reign, European monarchs were the primary rulers. Their lands and power were gradually lost to nobles; however, monarchs still built strong states after 1100 AD. • In order to learn about this change, you will read about these monarchs in a group of three • England – pg. 120-121 • France – pg. 122 • The Holy Roman Empire – pg. 122 • Within your group, you will fill out the diagram writing in the similarities and differences.
CLOSURE • Turn to your partner and tell them: • Who was the pope? What power did he have? • What were monasteries/convents used for? • Who was Pope Gregory VII? Innocent III? • What was the purpose of the Inquisition?