Middle Ages End of an Empire Germanic invaders

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Middle Ages

Middle Ages

End of an Empire Germanic invaders collapse the Roman Empire Disruption of trade Downfall

End of an Empire Germanic invaders collapse the Roman Empire Disruption of trade Downfall of cities Population shift Decline of learning Loss of a common language

Germanic Kingdoms Small communities tied by family instead of by government Clovis rules the

Germanic Kingdoms Small communities tied by family instead of by government Clovis rules the Franks in kingdom of Gaul Converts to Christianity

Germans and Christianity Monasteries built for rural communities Monks and nuns Maintained knowledge Gregory

Germans and Christianity Monasteries built for rural communities Monks and nuns Maintained knowledge Gregory the Great becomes Pope Secular Became center of Roman government

An Empire Emerges Charles Martel led Franks Defeats Muslims in Spain at the Battle

An Empire Emerges Charles Martel led Franks Defeats Muslims in Spain at the Battle of Tours Son Pepin the Short Carolingian Dynasty rules Franks Charles the Great (Charlemagne) Expands further Named Emperor by Pope Leo III https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Lq. TTX 6 g. Zakk

Charlemagne Governs Limited noble authority Sent out royal agents to ensure fair governance Encouraged

Charlemagne Governs Limited noble authority Sent out royal agents to ensure fair governance Encouraged learning Three sons divide empire leading to no central authority Feudalism emerges

Questions 1. Why are the Middle Ages also known as the Dark Ages? 2.

Questions 1. Why are the Middle Ages also known as the Dark Ages? 2. What is significant about the church becoming involved in governing? 3. What do you think will happen since there is now no central authority? What do you think feudalism is? 4. Write down the things you want to do but (A) can do and (B) can not do.

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