Europe in the Early Middle Ages Seat work Students will quietly enter the room, find your seats and discuss your three sticky notes on pages 628-633 with your row group.

Europe in the Early Middle Ages What do geographers sometimes call a “peninsula of peninsulas”? Europe Who crowned Charlemagne emperor? Pope Leo III What year did Charles Martel unite the Frankish lands? 717

08/19/10 Introduction Chapter Introduction This chapter will introduce you to A New Civilization in Europe, which began after the fall of the Roman empire. You will learn about the Middle Ages and the struggles over power and religion during this time. Section 1: Europe in the Early Middle Ages Section 2: The Spread of Christianity in Europe Section 3: The Development of European Feudalism

08/19/10 Europe in the Early Middle Ages What geographic features can make it difficult for a civilization to grow or spread? Civilization Have students review the text under the heading The Geography of Europe in Section 1. Then have them fill in the graphic organizer.

08/19/10 Europe in the Early Middle Ages Key Ideas Europe’s varied geography of plains, mountains, and rivers has attracted many different peoples. After the fall of Rome, Germanic tribes such as the Franks formed kingdoms. The Frankish emperor Charlemagne united a large part of Western Europe. Help students understand Europe’s physical features by having them examine the map Europe: Physical in Section 1.

08/19/10 Europe in the Early Middle Ages Key Terms Middle Ages—period between ancient times and modern times, roughly from A.D. 500 to 1500 medieval—from the Latin for “middle age,” relating to the Middle Ages topography—physical features of a place clergy—people who are trained and ordained for religious services Students should use the Word Wise feature for Section 1 of A New Civilization in Europe in their Student Journal to explore Key Terms.

Geography of Europe The Scandinavian Peninsula divides the 08/19/10 Europe in the Early Middle Ages Geography of Europe The Scandinavian Peninsula divides the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea. Europe’s topography is varied. The North European Plain is the fertile heart of the continent. Europe’s rivers flow from the central mountains and highlands, bringing water to farmland.

08/19/10 Europe in the Early Middle Ages New Kingdoms in Europe Europe’s favorable geography attracted different peoples to migrate into Western Europe. The Lombards settled in Europe’s river valleys. The Angles, Saxons, and Jutes moved across the North Sea to the British Isles. Point out and discuss the map in Section 1 showing Germanic migrations.

The Age of Charlemagne Who was Charles Martel’s grandson? 08/19/10 Europe in the Early Middle Ages The Age of Charlemagne Who was Charles Martel’s grandson? When did Charlemagne become king of the Franks? Have students review the text under the heading The Age of Charlemagne in Section 1.

08/19/10 Europe in the Early Middle Ages Charlemagne’s Europe Charlemagne was a powerful ruler who expanded his empire with a fierce army. Charlemagne’s empire was vast and contained different tribal groups. Charlemagne valued education and encouraged the creation of schools. Have students examine the Closer Look feature in Section 1, Charlemagne’s Europe. Guide a class discussion about Charlemagne’s reign.

Charlemagne and the Church 08/19/10 Europe in the Early Middle Ages Charlemagne and the Church What effect did the crowning of Charlemagne have on the Catholic Church? Crowning of Charlemagne The Catholic Church Have students review the myStory about Charlemagne and Leo to help them fill in the graphic organizer.

How did the Treaty of Verdun affect Charlemagne’s empire? 08/19/10 Europe in the Early Middle Ages How did the Treaty of Verdun affect Charlemagne’s empire? Treaty of Verdun Charlemagne’s Empire Have students review the information under the subheading Europe After Charlemagne to understand the effects of the Treaty of Verdun.

Page 255 in student workbooks. 08/19/10 Europe in the Early Middle Ages Page 255 in student workbooks. Have students review the material in Section 1 under the heading New Kingdoms in Europe. Then have them fill in the graphic organizer.