Medieval+Europe+Invasions

=Key Terms & People=

Using the resources listed below, write a definition for each of the following terms or people listed in your //**Social Studies Only**// notebook/binder. __//Make sure you can acknowledge the source for the information you used for your answer.//__

=**Main Ideas**=
 * Middle Ages
 * medieval
 * Patrick
 * monks
 * monasteries
 * Benedict
 * Charlemagne


 * Answer the following questions in your** //Social Studies Only// **notebook/binder. The answers may be written as a complete paragraph, as a list, or as a picture/diagram. __//Make sure you can acknowledge the source for the information you used for your answer.//__**

1. a. How are monks and monasteries related? b. Why did missionaries travel to northern Europe? c. Why do you think monks followed such strict rules?

2. a. What is Charlemagne famous for? b. What do you think Charlemagne’s greatest accomplishment was? Why?

3. a. What areas of Europe did the Vikings raid? b. Why were people in Europe so frightened of Viking raids?

4. Using your notes, determine which events brought unity to Europe and which brought division or disruption. Write your answers in the interactive graphic organizer.

5. Now you see why you might need the protection of knights. Look back at your list and add to it. What services might you hire knights to perform?

=Resources=