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The Beginning of the Middle Ages 500 to 1500 AD

The Beginning of the Middle Ages 500 to 1500 AD. Roots. Heritage of Rome Beliefs of the Catholic Church Customs of Germanic Tribes. Germanic Invasions of Rome: 1. Decline of learning and common language. 2. Government Shift: National  Local. Monks and Monasteries .

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The Beginning of the Middle Ages 500 to 1500 AD

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  1. The Beginning of the Middle Ages 500 to 1500 AD

  2. Roots • Heritage of Rome • Beliefs of the Catholic Church • Customs of Germanic Tribes

  3. Germanic Invasions of Rome: 1. Decline of learning and common language.

  4. 2. Government Shift: National  Local

  5. Monks and Monasteries • Local Monasteries became the only centers of learning following Rome’s Fall. • Monks preserved a common language (Latin) and a system of learning.

  6. Pope Gregory I: the Church as an Earthly Power • Created a Church that was both Spiritual and Secular. • He acted just as a king would, he could do things such as tax and raise an army. • Promoted Canon Law as the Law of the land.

  7. Battle of Tours: Christian Resistance • Stopped the spread of Islam into Western Europe and set the stage for future Holy Wars.

  8. Charlemagne: Christian Warrior • Charlemagne used Christianity as a way of uniting people under his rule. • His tactics were simple, convert or die by his sword.

  9. Charlemagne: Revival and Legacy • Charlemagne promoted learning in monasteries and established some of Europe’s first universities. • For the first time, Europe as we know it began to rise in prestige and power. • Charlemagne is best known for his at times hard yet effective rule.

  10. The New System Feudalism • Medieval life began to revolve around local manors that were controlled by Lords and his knights. The majority of people were common peasants.

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