The Early Middle Ages Feudal Europe and Japan Europe after the Fall of Rome The Big Idea Despite the efforts of the Christians to maintain order, Europe

The Early Middle AgesThe Early Middle Ages

Feudal Europe and Feudal Europe and JapanJapan

Europe after the Fall of Europe after the Fall of RomeRome

The Big Idea• Despite the efforts of the Christians to

maintain order, Europe was a dangerous place after the fall of Rome.

7.6.2


• Main Idea 1:Main Idea 1:– Christianity spread to northern Europe Christianity spread to northern Europe

through the work of missionaries & through the work of missionaries & monks.monks.

• After the fall of Rome, groups moved into Europe & divided the lands among themselves.

• The leaders of these groups called themselves kings.


Europe after the Fall of RomeEurope after the Fall of Rome

• The creation of kingdoms marked the beginning of the Middle Ages, a period lasting from 500-1500.

• Another name for this age is the medieval period.

Christianity after the Fall Christianity after the Fall of Romeof Rome

• The most powerful force that helped spread Christianity was the pope.

• The pope sent missionaries, people who try to convert others to a particular religion, to Europe.

• Some missionaries traveled great distances to spread Christianity.

Excellent

6. The Middle Ages period is also 6. The Middle Ages period is also known as the Medieval Period.known as the Medieval Period.

A. True

B. False

7. What do we call people who traveled 7. What do we call people who traveled great distances to spread Christianity?great distances to spread Christianity?

B. monks

C. popes

D. missionaries

A. knights


• Monks were religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities.

• Monks were very dedicated to their faith and spent time in prayer, work, and meditation.


• Communities of monks, or monasteries, were built all over Europe.

• Most European monasteries followed the rules created by Saint Benedict, an Italian monk.

Yessss!


• Although monks lived in isolated communities, they performed many services.

• The monks gave aid to the poor and needy.

Help you I can, yes, umm.


• They ran schools and copied books.

• The monks collected and saved writings from Greece and Rome.

• Some monks served as scribes and advisers for local rulers.

I

school

This is the best school I have ever

teached at – I swear.

Boring!

8. All of the following are true 8. All of the following are true about monks, EXCEPT…about monks, EXCEPT…

B. They ran schools.

C. They were given their positions by the Pope.

D. They spent a lot of time in prayer and meditation.

A. They lived in monasteries.

9. Which statement is true 9. Which statement is true about Saint Benedict?about Saint Benedict?

B. He was an important pope.

C. He helped create many of the

rules that were followed by monks.D. He was a missionary.

A. He was the most powerful force in Christianity.

The Franks and their Holy The Franks and their Holy Roman EmpireRoman Empire

• Main Idea 2:Main Idea 2:– The Franks, led by Charlemagne, The Franks, led by Charlemagne,

created a huge Christian empire and created a huge Christian empire and brought together scholars from around brought together scholars from around Europe.Europe.


• As Christianity spread, political changes also took place. In the 480s a powerful group called the Franks conquered Gaul.

• Their influence would extend

far beyond Gaul in the coming years.

I'm French! Why do you think I

have this outrageous

accent, you silly king?

Gaul Gaul (shown in green)(shown in green)


• One of the most famous kings of the Franks was Charlemagne – He came to power in the 700s.

• His kingdom included France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and northern Spain.

I’m your king

Well I didn’t vote

for you

You don’t vote for kings.

The Franks and their The Franks and their Holy Roman EmpireHoly Roman Empire

• Charlemagne was not only a strong king, but also a a fierce warrior.

• As a warrior, he conquered many kingdoms and led the Franks in building a huge empire.


• He was so well liked by Pope Leo III that the pope crowned Charlemagne the king of the Holy Roman Empire.– Charlemagne was a strong supporter of

Christianity and helped it grow.

I like it a lot!


• Charlemagne was a great manager of schools.

• Scholars were brought in during his reign to teach in his kingdom.

Brilliant!!


Invaders Threaten EuropeInvaders Threaten Europe

• Main Idea 3:Main Idea 3:– Invaders threatened much of Europe in Invaders threatened much of Europe in

the 700s and 800s.the 700s and 800s.

Invaders Threaten EuropeInvaders Threaten Europe

• During the 700-800s, many groups posed new threats to Europe, especially after Charlemagne died. Invaders began to attack settlements all over the continent.

Invaders of EuropeInvaders of Europe

• Muslims - Muslim armies from Arabia poured into southern France and northern Italy.

• Magyars - Magyars from eastern Europe were fierce warriors that attacked towns and destroyed fields.

• Vikings - Vikings came from Scandinavia and attacked all over Europe.

Attacks on the Holy Roman EmpireAttacks on the Holy Roman Empire

10. Which of the following does not 10. Which of the following does not describe Charlemagne?describe Charlemagne?

C. He was a fierce warrior.

D. He hired scholars to educate his people, the Franks

A. He was a strong supporter of Christianity.

B. He was crowned King of Gaul.

- He was actually crowned King of He was actually crowned King of the Holy Roman Empire.the Holy Roman Empire.

11. Charlemagne helped bring 11. Charlemagne helped bring Europeans together by making Europeans together by making them realize their similarities.them realize their similarities.

A. True

B. False

12. Which group did not 12. Which group did not frequently invade Europe in the frequently invade Europe in the

Early Middle Ages?Early Middle Ages?

B. Magyars

C. Vikings

D. Chinese

A. Muslims

13. Vikings from Scandinavia 13. Vikings from Scandinavia attacked places all over Europe.attacked places all over Europe.

A. True

B. False

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