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European Middle Ages 500-1500 CE

European Middle Ages 500-1500 CE. World History May 6, 2013. Constant Invasions in Western Europe caused…. Disruption of Trade Downfall of cities

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European Middle Ages 500-1500 CE

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  1. European Middle Ages500-1500 CE World History May 6, 2013

  2. Constant Invasions in Western Europe caused… • Disruption of Trade • Downfall of cities • Population shifts: nobles retreated to rural areas and cities were left without strong leadership… others followed and the population became more rural

  3. German-speaking people + Roman population = mixed culture • Decline of learning • Latin changes and other languages (French/Spanish/etc) evolve • Kingdoms change, but Church provides stability and security

  4. Concept of Government Changes • In Germany, family ties and personal loyalty determined who you would follow in battle • Whereas in Rome… there was loyalty to public government and written law • Which way do you prefer?

  5. German’s Adopt Christianity • Starting with… Clovis. His story: • His wife Clothilde had encouraged him to convert, but it was not until he was entering battle that he appealed to the Christian God “For I have called on my gods, but I find they are far from my air… Now I call on Thee.” • After they won Clovis and 3,000 of his warriors were baptized

  6. Politics are: • Frankish rulers and missionaries helped spread Christianity • Monasteries: religious communities where men called MONKS gave up their stuff and devoted their lives to serving God. • Women who followed this way of life were called nuns and lived in convents

  7. Gregory I “Gregory the Great” • 590 CE • Pope of the Church in Rome • Expands role of pope • Pope goes beyond spiritual power… to secular (worldly) power • Pope becomes center of Roman government

  8. Rise of the Franks • When Roman Empire falls apart… small kingdoms pop up throughout Europe • Under Clovis, and then Charles Martel, Franks expand • “Charles the Hammer,” Mayor (not King) of the Palace • Defeated Muslim raiders from Spain, making him a Christian hero

  9. Charlemagne Becomes Emperor • Grandson of Charles Martel • Nickname “Charles the Great” • Nearly doubled the size of the empire • Pope crowns Charlemagne emperor… this signals alliance of Germans, Church, and heritage of the Roman Empire

  10. Europe at the Death of Charlemagne, 814

  11. But beyond building the Empire… • Charlemagne encourages learning! • Surrounds himself with scholars • Opens palace school • Orders monasteries to open schools

  12. Go to the following youtube video to learn more about charlemagne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0tLOQUq7T4

  13. Pop Quiz • How did Europe change with the end of the Roman Empire and rise of the Germans? • Was Charlemagne great? Why or why not?

  14. Next Steps… • Log on to buzz.agilix.com • Select Unit 4 • Watch “Andean and Mesoamerican Civilizations” and take quiz (from last week) • Watch “Feudalism 1” and take Feudalism 1 quiz

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