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Middle Ages (Medieval Times)

Explore the tumultuous period of the Middle Ages, marked by the fall of the Roman Empire around 500 CE due to internal revolts and external invasions. As the once-mighty empire fragmented into smaller kingdoms, trade declined, cities were abandoned, and a common language was lost. Christianity played a pivotal role in providing solace and forming new leadership structures. The rise of the Franks, led by Charlemagne, saw attempts to reconquer lost territories, but after his death, invasions resumed. Discover the complex interactions of power, religion, and society during this transformative era.

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Middle Ages (Medieval Times)

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  1. Middle Ages (Medieval Times) 500-1500 CE

  2. Rome • Revolts: Internal problems • Invasions: External problems

  3. Invasion of Roman Empire • Rome falls to Germanic invaders around 500 CE • Giant empire breaks into smaller kingdoms • Open to map on pg 351

  4. Short-Term Effects of Invasion • Decline in trade & business • Government centers destroyed • Cities were abandoned

  5. Long-Term Effects • Learning decreases for most people • No more common language (Latin) • Local leadership becomes more important

  6. Impact of Christianity • More and more Europeans relied on religion for protection and comfort • Accepted form of Christianity in Western Europe: • Leader of the Catholic Church:

  7. Empire Rebuilding • Franks began to reconquer parts of Roman Empire • See map on p 356 • Charlemagne conquered most of Europe to create an empire by 800CE

  8. Church meets State • New power struggle between Popes and Kings/Emperors • In 800, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne “Holy Roman Emperor” • Pope (religious) claims secular (worldly) power.

  9. The Empire Declines Again • After Charlemagne dies, empire weakens and collapses • Invasions begin again!!

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