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Auzenne WH 121 - 128
questions 121 to 128 on final review
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History
12th Grade
12/12/2012

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Abelard
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French theological teacher that made a book answering many points that authorities disagreed on by using human reason. His book was called Sic et Non. 

Died 1142 CE.

Chapter 12 page 297

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Gregory VII
Definition

He became pope in 1073; he was  a peasant. He reformed the church and had a dispute with Henry IV, resulted in Henry's excommunication in 1076. He allied himself with Normans, Italians, and nobles of Germany.

became pope in 1073

Chapter 12 page 293

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Otto I
Definition

First emperor of Germany after Carolingian empire discredited, he claimed title in 962. He defeated Maygars in a battle at Lechfeld in 955.

Date: 960ish

Chapter 12 page 286

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Alfred the Great
Definition

Ruler of single kingdom in England after fighting off the vikings. His heirs were ineffective. Saxons handed down his kingdom to the Danish.

Ruled: 871 - 901

Chapter 12 page 287

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Charlemagne
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Pepin III's son. He used Frankish power and papal prestige to unify most of Western Europe.

Date:768-814 CE

Chapter 12 page 280

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Coronation, Christmas Day 800
Definition

alliance between the Carolingian kings and the pope was finalized and Charlemagne declared himself emperor

Date: 800

Chapter 12 page 280

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"town air makes free"
Definition

a rule in towns that allowed running away serfs to become free if they stay in a town unchallenged for a year

Date 1200

chapter 12 page 290

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Cluniac reformers
Definition

Christian monks who tried to become completely independent from lay rulers and in 1054 captured the papacy

Began in: 910-1054

chapter 293

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