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The DARK AGES - REVISION

The DARK AGES - REVISION. Wks 1-5. CONTENT. Week 1 Fall of the Roman Empire Barbarian Invasions of Rome Week 2 Barbarian Kingdoms The Celts Clovis I King of the Salic Franks - introduction Week 3 Post Roman Britain Anglo-Saxons Alfred the Great - Start. Week 4

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The DARK AGES - REVISION

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  1. The DARK AGES - REVISION Wks 1-5

  2. CONTENT Week 1 • Fall of the Roman Empire • Barbarian Invasions of Rome Week 2 • Barbarian Kingdoms • The Celts • Clovis I King of the Salic Franks - introduction Week 3 • Post Roman Britain • Anglo-Saxons • Alfred the Great - Start • Week 4 • Alfred the Great – Finish • The Catholic Church – Foundations • Importance of the monasteries • Week 5 • Monasteries study – in class • Spread of Christianity and Revision

  3. Week 1 – Fall of the Roman Empire • In week 1 we began by looking at the fall of the Roman Empire and the reasons for collapse: • Economic • Political • Social • Military Please review PowerPoint: ‘The Fall of the Roman Empire’

  4. Week 1 – Barbarian Invasions • Also in week 1 we began to look at the impact of the Barbarian invasions/migrations on the collapse of Rome. • Invasion of Italy by the Goths (AD 408-410) – Alleric, Ataulf • Invasion of the Huns under Attila (AD 451, Battle of Chalons) • Invasion of the Vandals under Genseric (AD 455 occupied Carthage, sacked Rome) • Occupation of Britain by the Saxons and Jutes (AD 449) • Ricimerand the Last Days of the Empire (AD 455-472) • Odoacer deposes Romulus Augustulus (AD 476) Review question: Were the Barbarian invasions the sole cause of the Roman Empire’s collapse? Explain.

  5. Week 2 – barbarian Kingdoms • Also in week 2 we started to look at the Barbarian Kingdoms in Europe. (Please review ‘Germanic Kingdoms’ PowerPoint)

  6. Week 2 – The Celts In week 2 we also learnt about the Celts and their origins in Europe. Please review handout and information from our lesson on the Celts.

  7. Week 3 – Post Roman Britain • We looked at Post Roman Britain in week 3. • Watched a BBC documentary 'A History of Britain - Beginnings' with Simon Schama. • We learnt about the migration of Anglo-Saxons to Britain. Review question: What were the main Anglo-Saxon areas of Britain?

  8. Week 3 - Anglo-Saxons • Also in week 3 we learnt about Anglo-Saxons. • Please review PowerPoint ‘Anglo-Saxons’ • Also, make a list of key words associated with Anglo-Saxon culture, i.e. Scops, Polytheistic, Wyrd etc... • Influence of Bede on English History...review • Impact and spread of Christianity in Britain.

  9. Week 3 and 4 - Alfred the Great • We started looking at Alfred the Great and his influence on Anglo-Saxon society. Alfred the Great and his establishment of; a standing army, a domboc(law book), a national Christian identity, and the unification of Anglo-Saxon culture under Christianity. • Study the PowerPoint ‘Alfred the Great’ - particularly his main reforms: domboc, fyrd, burhs, navy etc and how they assisted in the victory over the Danes. Review question: What was the Domboc and why was it important?

  10. Week 4 – The Catholic Church • The rise of Christianity from Constantine to the Papacy. • The importance of Monasteries and their origins. • Connection between Christianity and leaders: Clovis I, Alfred the Great conversion to Christianity, why was this important and how did it help spread Christianity throughout Europe.

  11. Week 4 – 5 Monasteries • You worked in pairs on topics related to monasteries and the spread of Christianity in Europe: • The Venerable Bede and his influence on Europe – Alex and Marco • Benedict of Nursia and the Rule of Saint Benedict • Asceticism and the different levels of monks – Tom and Isabel • Monastic schools and the rise of universities – Kieran and Lenna • Dark Age monastery; the buildings – Kate and Kathy • Daily life of a nun and monk in a Monastery – Sophie and Bryana • The Abbey and the role of the Abbot – Peter and Isabella • Saint Catherine of Siena – Lauren and Nicola • Early Abbots of Cluny – Zeb and Stephen • Columba: Monk – Brodie and Sarah • Anselm of Canterbury – Te Whenua and Sam • Perhaps use these topics to help you study for the test. Use them as examples of the spread of Christianity. Why were monasteries important to the spread of Christianity?

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