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Explore the aftermath of the Fall of Rome in Europe with the rise of independent kingdoms, Byzantine Empire, and preservation of Greek and Roman culture. Witness the changes such as the shift in trade centers, decline of cities, and population movements, alongside developments in education and language evolution.
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Western Europe • Rise of smaller independent kingdoms
Eastern Europe • Rise of Byzantine Empire (476-1453) • Preserved Greek and Roman culture and technology
Changes in Europe • Disruption in trade- city no longer center of trade • Scarcity of money • Downfall of cities- no longer important or needed • Population shift- people move to rural areas and farm
Education and Learning • Germanic invaders could not read or write • Romance Languages develop- Latin evolves into local dialects (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Romanian, Italian…) • Monks in Monasteries keep learning alive