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Middle Ages (Medieval Times). 500-1500 CE. Rome. Revolts: Internal problems Invasions: External problems. Invasion of Roman Empire. Rome falls to Germanic invaders around 500 CE Giant empire breaks into smaller kingdoms Open to map on pg 351 . Short-Term Effects of Invasion.
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Middle Ages (Medieval Times) 500-1500 CE
Rome • Revolts: Internal problems • Invasions: External problems
Invasion of Roman Empire • Rome falls to Germanic invaders around 500 CE • Giant empire breaks into smaller kingdoms • Open to map on pg 351
Short-Term Effects of Invasion • Decline in trade & business • Government centers destroyed • Cities were abandoned
Long-Term Effects • Learning decreases for most people • No more common language (Latin) • Local leadership becomes more important
Impact of Christianity • More and more Europeans relied on religion for protection and comfort • Accepted form of Christianity in Western Europe: • Leader of the Catholic Church:
Empire Rebuilding • Franks began to reconquer parts of Roman Empire • See map on p 356 • Charlemagne conquered most of Europe to create an empire by 800CE
Church meets State • New power struggle between Popes and Kings/Emperors • In 800, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne “Holy Roman Emperor” • Pope (religious) claims secular (worldly) power.
The Empire Declines Again • After Charlemagne dies, empire weakens and collapses • Invasions begin again!!