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The Dark Ages marked a significant transformation following the fall of the Roman Empire. With the decline of infrastructure, roads fell into disrepair, and trade shifted from currency to barter systems. The absence of a central government led to the rise of numerous tribal kingdoms, and subsistence farming became the norm. This period saw reduced trade and cultural diffusion, limiting the influx of new ideas. Key events include the Germanic invasions, the founding of Constantinople, and the impact of Christianity on society and politics.
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With the fall of the Roman Empire… • Roads fell in disrepair • Trade in goods (barter)replaced money • No central government - many tribal kingdoms • Subsistence farming returned • Less trade = fewer new ideas brought in from others (cultural diffusion)
Christianity • Christianity Notes (ch6)
Western & Eastern Roman Empire Tribal Divisions of Europe • Constantine and Christianity • Germanic invasions of Rome • Founding of Constantinople • Collapse of the Roman Empire • Tribal divisions of Europe • Plagues (14 min) 24 min