1. What were the Middle Ages and How did they Begin? Mr. Ornstein World History Willow Canyon High School

2. How is Centralized Power Different from Decentralized Power?

3. Centralized Power Centralized Power is when power is in one place or with one person Centralized Power is when power is in one place or with one person Strong Strong Ex. An Emperor or King Ex. An Emperor or King

4. Decentralized Power Power is Spread Out in many places or with many people. Power is Spread Out in many places or with many people. Weak Power Weak Power

5. Europe Just Before Rome Falls

6. Fall of the Western Roman Empire Roman Empire was a strong central power. Roman Empire was a strong central power. Roman Emperor was Strong Roman Emperor was Strong

7. Affects of the Fall of Rome When Roman Empire Falls there is no centralized or strong power in Europe. When Roman Empire Falls there is no centralized or strong power in Europe. Europe has no strong leaders Europe has no strong leaders Starts the Middle or Dark Ages Starts the Middle or Dark Ages

8. The Middle Ages Begins The Middle Ages in Europe Begins when the Roman Empire Falls The Middle Ages in Europe Begins when the Roman Empire Falls No Strong Power in Europe lack of Centralized Power. No Strong Power in Europe lack of Centralized Power. Power during the Middle Ages was Decentralized Power during the Middle Ages was Decentralized Time of Chaos and Few Advances so also called the Dark Ages Time of Chaos and Few Advances so also called the Dark Ages

9. The Middle Ages 500-1200 500-1200 Also Called the Dark Ages Also Called the Dark Ages Also called Medieval Times Also called Medieval Times Low Point in European History Low Point in European History

10. Middle or Dark Ages Dark Ages was the Opposite of Golden Age Dark Ages was the Opposite of Golden Age China, India, and Muslims were having Golden Ages while Europeans were in their Dark Age. China, India, and Muslims were having Golden Ages while Europeans were in their Dark Age.

11. Ticket Out the Door Why were the Middle Ages called the Dark Ages? Why were the Middle Ages called the Dark Ages? How is Centralized Power different from Decentralized Power? How is Centralized Power different from Decentralized Power?