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Bellringer

Bellringer. Double check your current event for any mistake or errors. Correct them with a pen. Remain quiet until you receive instructions. Main Idea 2: The Franks, led by Charlemagne, created a huge Christian empire and brought together scholars from around Europe.

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Bellringer

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  1. Bellringer • Double check your current event for any mistake or errors. Correct them with a pen. Remain quiet until you receive instructions.

  2. Main Idea 2:The Franks, led by Charlemagne, created a huge Christian empire and brought together scholars from around Europe. As Christianity spread, political changes also took place. In the 480s a powerful group called the Franks conquered Gaul. Their influence would extend far beyond Gaul in the coming years.

  3. Charlemagne • Charlemagne came to power in the 700s. • He was the leader of the Franks. • Charlemagne was a fierce warrior and a strong king. • As a warrior, he conquered many kingdoms. • As a king, his reign included France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and northern Spain.

  4. Accomplishments of Charlemagne • He led the Franks in building a huge empire. • The pope crowned Charlemagne the king of the Holy Roman Empire. • He was a great administrator of schools. • Scholars were brought in during his reign to teach in his kingdom.

  5. Main Idea 3:Invaders threatened much of Europe in the 700s and 800s. Many groups posed new threats to Europe. Invaders began to attack settlements all over the continent.

  6. Invaders of Europe • Muslims • Muslim armies poured into southern France and northern Italy. • Magyars • Magyars were fierce warriors who swept into Europe, attacking towns and destroying fields. • Vikings • Vikings came from Scandinavia and raided Britain, Ireland, and western Europe.

  7. Connect! • 1. Who became the leader of Gaul in the 700s? • 2. What were his major accomplishments? • 3. What groups invaded Europe in the 700s and 800s? • 4. Which group of invaders was feared the most? Why?

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