1. Aim: Describe the effects of new invasions on Western Europe?

2. Invaders Attack Western Europe
Invasions destroyed Carolingian Empire
Invasions came Muslim Invaders & Vikings from North
Vikings et sail from Scandinavia
Region now made up of Denmark, Norway & Sweden
Vikings called Northmen or Norsemen were Germanic People
Worshipped warlike gods
Vikings were not only warriors
Were Traders, Farmers, & Explorers
Gradually accepted Christianity 2

3. Magyars & Muslims Attack
Europe becomes target of new assaults
Magyars (Nomadic) attacked from Hungary
Superb horseman
Attacked isolated villages & monasteries
Overran northern Italy
Took captives to sell as slaves
Muslim plan was to conquer and settle in Europe
Because excellent sea farers, they attacked settlements on Atlantic and Mediterranean Coasts 3

4. Invasions Cause Disorder & Suffering
Because of constant invasions, most western Europeans always lived in danger
Kings couldn’t effectively defend lands from invasions
Result: People no longer looked to central ruler for security
Many will turn to local rulers who have their own armies 4