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Early Europe

Early Europe. Chapter 4.1. Ancient Greece. Divided up into City-States Athens: believed in democratic rule; known for its philosophers Sparta: Ruled by nobles; known as a warring city-state. Ancient Greece.

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Early Europe

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  1. Early Europe Chapter 4.1

  2. Ancient Greece • Divided up into City-States • Athens: believed in democratic rule; known for its philosophers • Sparta: Ruled by nobles; known as a warring city-state

  3. Ancient Greece • 300 B. C. Alexander the Great conquered all of Greece and helped spread Greek culture throughout Europe

  4. Rome • Legend states that Rome was founded by two brothers Romulus and Remus • Rome was settled around 1000 B.C. • Started out as a monarchy and became a Republic (Led by 2 Consuls and the Senate)

  5. Roman Empire • Rome expanded in 200-100 B.C. and encompassed the Mediterranean Sea • The rise of emperors caused the Senate to lose power • Murder of Julius Caesar • Ocatavius became Rome’s first emperor

  6. Decline of the Empire • Constantine I moved the Capital to Constantinople 330 AD. • Splitting the Empire (East and West) • Germany invaded the Western Roman Empire in 400 A.D • Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine empire) lasted another 1000 years

  7. Medieval Europe500 AD - 1500

  8. Rise of Christianity • Popes became the leaders of the Catholic Church starting in 500 AD • Church sent out missionaries to spread their religious views • During 1000’s the Catholic Church sponsored a series of holy wars called Crusades • Wanted to take Jerusalem back from the Muslims

  9. Holy Roman Empire • The Western Roman Empire was divided up into smaller German Kingdoms • Charlemagne was the leader of the most important Germanic Kingdom called the Franks • The pope crowned him king of the “Western Roman Empire” newly named the Holy Roman Empire • After his death, his kingdom was divided up between his sons & Grandsons that laid the foundations for Spain, Germany, Italy, France

  10. Medieval Society • The political and social system during this time was called Feudalism. • Kings would grant land to Nobles in return for military service

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