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Warm Up

Warm Up. Dark Ages Medieval Ages Middle Ages. MEDIEVAL EUROPE. Mullin. Objectives. Describe the rise and affect of Christianity on European society and its role in furthering both continuity and change. Identify the causes and effects of the Black Death in Europe.

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Warm Up

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  1. Warm Up • Dark Ages • Medieval Ages • Middle Ages

  2. MEDIEVAL EUROPE Mullin

  3. Objectives • Describe the rise and affect of Christianity on European society and its role in furthering both continuity and change. • Identify the causes and effects of the Black Death in Europe. • Describe the nature of social and political structure of Europe. • Identify key geographical features and cities of Europe on a map.

  4. 13.1 Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms Many Germanic kingdoms that succeeded the Roman Empire are reunited under Charlemagne’s empire.

  5. Invasions of Western Europe • Effects of Constant Invasions and Warfare • Germanic invaders overrun western Roman Empire in 400s • Fighting disrupts trade and government; people abandon cities • Marks the beginning of the Middle Ages—period from 500 to 1500

  6. Invasions

  7. Invasions of Western Europe • The Decline of Learning • As cities are abandoned, level of learning declines • Knowledge of Greek language and culture is almost completely lost

  8. Invasions of Western Europe • Loss of a Common Language • Introduction of German language changes Latin; dialects develop

  9. Germanic Kingdoms Emerge • Years of Upheaval Between 400 and 600 • Germanic kingdoms replace Roman provinces • Continual wars change borders between kingdoms • The Church provides order and security

  10. Germanic Peoples-The Vikings • Vikings moved from Germany and Scandinavia to • Russia (The Rus) • Iceland • Greenland • North America

  11. Germanic Kingdoms Emerge • The Concept of Government Changes • Germans held together by family ties and loyalty, not government • Small communities are governed by unwritten rules and traditions • Germanic warriors pledge loyalty to their chief; live in lord’s hall

  12. Germanic Kingdoms Emerge • Clovis Rules the Franks • Germanic people called Franks hold power in Roman province of Gaul • Clovis, leader of the Franks, converts to Christianity in 496 • Leads warriors against other Germanic armies • Unites Franks into one kingdom with Church’s help by 511

  13. Germans Adopt Christianity • How the Church Spread • Frankish rulers convert Germanic peoples to Christianity • Missionaries travel to convert Germanic and Celtic groups

  14. Activity • Read/analyze the primary sources about the Dark Ages. • Answer the corresponding questions. • Complete graphic organizer and prepare to present!

  15. Warm Up • Define: • Franks • Clovis • Gregorian Chant • Monastery

  16. Germans Adopt Christianity • Monasteries, Convents, and Manuscripts • Church builds monasteries—where monks live to study and serve God • Italian monk, Benedict, writes rules that govern monastic life • His sister Scholastica adapts rules for nuns living in convents • Monks establish schools, preserve learning through libraries

  17. Germans Adopt Christianity • Papal Power Expands Under Gregory I • In 590, Gregory I, also called Gregory the Great, becomes pope • Under Gregory, Church becomes secular—a political power • Pope’s palace becomes center of Roman government • Uses Church money to raise armies, care for poor, negotiate treaties • Establishes a Christendom—churchly kingdom fanning out from Rome

  18. Gregorian Chant

  19. An Empire Evolves • Europe’s Kingdoms • The Franks control largest and strongest of Europe’s many kingdoms • By 511, Frankish rule extends over what is now France

  20. An Empire Evolves • Charles Martel Emerges • Most powerful official in kingdom is major domo—mayor of the palace • In 719, major domo Charles Martel becomes more powerful than king • Defeats Muslims from Spain at Tours in 732; becomes a Christian hero • Son, Pepin, begins Carolingian Dynasty—family that ruled 751–987

  21. Charles Martel

  22. Charlemagne Becomes Emperor • From Pepin to Charlemagne • Pepin dies in 768, leaves kingdom to two sons; in 771 one son dies • Second son, Charlemagne (Charles the Great), rules kingdom

  23. Charlemagne Becomes Emperor • Charlemagne Extends Frankish Rule • Charlemagne’s armies reunite western Europe, spread Christianity • In 800, Charlemagne travels to Rome to protect Pope Leo III from mobs • Pope crowns Charlemagne emperor; gives him title, “Roman Emperor” • Germanic power, Church, heritage of Roman Empire now joined together

  24. Charlemagne Becomes Emperor • Charlemagne Leads a Revival • Charlemagne limits nobles’ power by governing through royal agents • Encourages learning and orders monasteries to open schools

  25. Charlemagne Becomes Emperor • Charlemagne’s Heirs • Charlemagne dies in 814; his son, Louis the Pious, rules poorly • Louis’s three grandsons fight for control of empire • In 843 they divide empire into three kingdoms; sign Treaty of Verdun

  26. Summary • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4PI8dEWTGE

  27. Activity • Answer document questions at the top. • Complete Venn Diagram comparing the Roman World to the Feudal World. Have 5 points of information for each one. • Proceed to write a two paragraph statement that defines the two worlds, how they are similar, and how they are different.

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