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Europe After the Fall of Rome. When Rome fell, the empire was split into various kingdoms, headed by barbarian chiefs and kings. The Dark Ages had begun in Europe. With no Roman army to protect trade routes, traveling and trading decreased dramatically.
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When Rome fell, the empire was split into various kingdoms, headed by barbarian chiefs and kings.
With no Roman army to protect trade routes, traveling and trading decreased dramatically.
Western Europeans became isolated from the rest of the world.
The Roman Catholic faith continued on despite the fall of the Roman Empire.
The Franks were one of the few powerful Christian kingdoms during this time.
Clovis begins the Frankish dynasty.The Franks eventually evolve into the modern country of France.
Charles the Hammer: The victorious leader of the battle of Tours.
Charlemagne wanted to bring order to his empire. What did he believe was the key to order?
Had scholars copy books. Wanted his officials to read and write. Scholars ( monks, priests) came from all over Europe to teach in the palace school. Charlemagne was one the few European leaders to support education at the time.
What characteristics did Charlemagne have that made him an effective ruler?
What was the main religion of Western Europe now at the time?
Christianity spread to northern Europe through the work of missionaries and monks.
Who was St. Patrick? Turn to p.235 and write down 5 interesting facts about his life. Why was he important? Add this to your “Missionaries and Monks” Notes. St. Patrick
Monks were religious men who lived apart from society in monasteries. List five services medieval monks were expected to fulfill (p.236).
The Vikings turned to the sea. The Viking age spanned for about 250 years. What were they known for?
