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Rulers and Invaders. A European Empire. Middle Ages: 500-1500 Domesday Book : helped keep track of records of people in England during Middle Ages. Charlemagne. Conquered lands and forced people to become Christians Crowned Emperor of the Roman Empire in West Europe Large Empire
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A European Empire • Middle Ages: 500-1500 • Domesday Book: helped keep track of records of people in England during Middle Ages
Charlemagne • Conquered lands and forced people to become Christians • Crowned Emperor of the Roman Empire in West Europe • Large Empire • Promoted Culture and learning
Charlemagne’s Death • Kingdom fell Apart • **Vikings attacked from Scandinavia --Scandinavian countries: -Denmark -Norway -Sweden
More Vikings… • Vikings Invade all over:
More Vikings…. • Normans: Group of Vikings -Settled in Northern France -Become Christians and Church Leaders Famous Norman: William the Conqueror Add This: “Founded Feudalism”
Changes in Government • King John is Different: -More -More -More -English Lords Angry with King John -Civil War Breaks out **Result: Magna Carta
Magna Carta • Helped Everybody • King could not make Special Demands for Money without the consent of the lords • NO free man could be imprisoned, exiled, or deprived of property except by law ***Greatest Value: Limited Royal Power*** • King had to obey the law.