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medieval and renaissance europe

Europe after the Roman Empire. 400 to 1000 ADDecline of classical civilization

JasminFlorian
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medieval and renaissance europe

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    1. Medieval and Renaissance Europe

    3. Europe after the Roman Empire 400 to 1000 AD Decline of classical civilization “barbarian” invasions Western civilization was born

    4. Early Medieval Society The only central power The Catholic Church Europe was divided and fragmented

    5. Early Medieval Society Western Europe Insular Stagnant Lost touch with Greek, learning, sciences

    6. Early Medieval Society Europeans were isolated Society became localized Society changes Manorialism Feudalism

    7. Early Medieval Society 410 AD Rome is attacked Attila the Hun “scourge of God” 455 AD attacked again

    9. Early Medieval Society Barbarians overran all of the Western Empire But they did not destroy Roman culture

    10. Early Medieval Society Roman law Roman government Latin “Catholic” form of Christianity German tribes believed in all of these

    11. The Byzantine Empire 324 to 330 AD Constantine the Great built Constantinople (now known as Istanbul)

    14. Eastern Empire Constantinople 5 palaces Theaters baths

    15. Eastern Empire Emperor Justinian “one God, one empire, one religion” Conformity Eastern Christianity was the law

    16. Eastern Christianity Permitted divorce Priests could marry Allowed languages other than Greek and Latin

    17. The impact of Islam Conquered Constantinople Tolerated Christians Forbade mixed marriages with Muslims Had to pay special taxes

    18. Christian-Muslim Exchange Arab civilization more advanced at this time Commerce Farming Philosophy The Arabian Nights

    19. The Roman Catholic Church Entrenched in Europe despite the invasions and social changes

    20. The Roman Catholic Church Hierarchy established

    23. Roman Catholic Hierarchy As the Roman Empire crumbled, bishops took over authority Cathedrals built in urban areas Pope took control of Rome

    24. Medieval Catholic Church Baptism Confession Marriage Death The Church was needed for all rituals of life

    25. Monastic Life Monks who lived in seclusion or partial seclusion Devoted to prayer, studying, self-denial “poverty, chastity, obedience”

    26. Catholic Monasteries “cities of God” Directed by an abbot Complete obedience to him

    27. Catholic monasteries Prayer and study 4 hours a day Farming and manual labor No idleness allowed Known for discipline and organization

    30. The Catholic Pope The bishop of Rome Defined church doctrine Had power in the non-religious world “Christ’s vicar on earth”

    31. Charlemagne 768-814 AD Very religious king Large medieval empire

    33. Charlemagne Crowned emperor on Christmas Day 800 AD by Pope Leo III

    35. Charlemagne 6’3” Funny, humorous, outgoing Palace had festivals 5 wives (not at once) Many mistresses Many children

    36. Charlemagne Government (counts) Kept local armies Collect taxes Carry out justice

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