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Chapter 15 Section 1. The Early Middle Ages Pages 512-521 Questions 1-4 on page 521. 1. What Happened at the battle of Tours, and why is the battle significant?. Charles Martel led the Franks against the Muslim army and stopped the Muslim advance into Europe.
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Chapter 15 Section 1 The Early Middle Ages Pages 512-521 Questions 1-4 on page 521
1. What Happened at the battle of Tours, and why is the battle significant? • Charles Martel led the Franks against the Muslim army and stopped the Muslim advance into Europe.
2. Why Were monasteries important to medieval Europe? • Monasteries helped to teach people how to read and write, provided food and rest for the poor and powerless, preserved knowledge by writing down history, spread Christianity, and played a role in politics
4. How did Charlemagne demonstrate his support for education? • He opened a Palace School for the children of officials and the scholar ALCUIN taught classes.