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Homework. MA #3 due tomorrow . Aim: How did Charlemagne establish a new empire in Western Europe? . March 25, 2014. I. The Franks. The Franks : Germanic tribe that c onquered former Roman province of Gaul (current day France, western Germany )
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Homework • MA #3 due tomorrow
Aim: How did Charlemagne establish a new empire in Western Europe? March 25, 2014
I. The Franks • The Franks: Germanic tribe that conquered former Roman province of Gaul (current day France, western Germany) • Clovis (481-511): King of the Franks (first king of France) 1. Conquers remaining Romans and Germans in his region 2. Converts to Christianity. Why?
II. Age of Charlemagne • Charlemagne (768-814): Takes control of the Frankish Kingdom when his father Pepin dies, starts the Carolingian Empire. • Military Accomplishments
II. Age of Charlemagne • Conquers northeastern Spain, Germany, Northern Italy • Reunites Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire • Appoints MissiDominici: Officials who were sent all over Charlemagne’s Empire to make sure nobles / local leaders were obedient. • Spreads Christianity
II. Age of Charlemagne C. Intellectual Achievements
II. Age of Charlemagne D. Charlemagne as Emperor - 800 A.D.: Charlemagne crowned Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III. - What’s in it for Charlemagne / The Pope?
II. Age of Charlemagne • Char gets prestige, Pope gets protection • Revives the idea of Empire and a united Europe • Shows strength towards the Byzantine Empire • Roman, Germanic and Christian culture is joining together to create a new civilization!