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2. The Early Middle Ages and the Influence of Charlemagne
Beginning Chapter 15:
Medieval Europe

3. The fall of Rome brought many important changes to Western Europe.

4. I. Effects of the Fall of Rome
A. Germanic tribes took over Roman lands.
B. Hundreds of little kingdoms took the place of the Western Roman Empire in Europe.
Initially, there was no system for collecting taxes.
C. Kingdoms were always at war with one another.

5. II. The “Dark Ages”
D. Historians call the period following the fall of Rome the “Dark Ages.”
E. It was a time of increased warfare, decreased trade, and a decline in learning.

6. III. Germanic Invasions Trigger Change
Disruption of trade
Downfall of cities
Population shift
F. Decline of learning
G. Few people can read and write
Mainly church officials
Oral traditions continued
H. Loss of common language

7. IV. Germanic Kingdoms Emerge
I. Shift from government and written law
J. Germanic society banned together through family and personal loyalty
K. Warriors would fight for a leader they respected but not a king they do not know

8. The Franks Clovis was an important ruler of the Franks.
The Franks were one of the largest Germanic tribes.

10. Clovis and the Franks
L. In A.D. 481, Clovis united the Franks and became their king.
M. Clovis converted to the Roman Catholic faith.
N. Essentially, the Franks blended Germanic and Roman cultural practices.

11. Video Clip

12. Study Questions
1. This King united the Franks and converted to them to the Roman Catholic faith.
2. What was the time period after the Fall of Rome known as?
3. What group of people took over the land of the Romans?
4. What could mainly only church officials do at this time, while the rest of society could not?

13. Bell Ringer 2nd of the Week Pg. 514

14. Turn in Folder for Freshman center on my desk with the others.
If not you will not register next Wednesday when we go to the library.

15. King of the Franks and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 742 - 814
Charlemagne
King of the Franks and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

16. I. Europe in Turmoil
A. At that time the Franks were falling back into barbarian ways, neglecting their education and religion.
B. In the south, the Roman Catholic church was asserting its power to recover lost land.
C. Charlemagne was determined to bring order to Europe.

17. Charlemagne’s Family Line
D. Grandfather = Charles “The Hammer” Martel
The concept of a standing army changed the way the Franks fought off the Moors.
Credited as the “Savior of Christianity” in Europe
E. Father = Pepin the Short
First Carolingian King
Established the Franks as the ruling power in Europe
Named “Patrician of Rome” and is credited with making the “first step” for the Holy Roman Empire

18. Charlemagne Brings Order to Europe
F. In A.D. 772 he launched a 30-year military campaign to create a strong central government.
G. By A.D. 800 Charlemagne was the undisputed ruler of Western Europe.
H. He restored much of the unity of the Roman Empire and paved the way for the development of modern Europe.

19. I. Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne “Holy
Roman Emperor”

21. Do Not Shout Answer Answer in complete sentence.
Who Crowned Charlemagne emperor?
Why might this be a problem?
He did not want people to think the pope had control over who was ruler.

22. Charlemagne’s Achievements
J. Concept of trial by jury to replace the “ordeal”
K. Invited scholars from all over the world to take up residence at his palace
Preserved religious texts
L. Fought alongside his men in the heat of conquest
M. Relied on local counts to help run the vast empire
N. Standardized system of money (silver coins)

23. The Vikings O. From Scandinavia came the Vikings.
P. Because of the lack of farmland, they become excellent sailors.

24. During his reign, Charlemagne tried to
recreate the Roman Empire. However,
after his death, the empire declined.

25. Take folders in box to front office.

26. Video Clip

27. Study Questions
1. What did Charlemagne do that many leaders before him would not in battle?
2. Who was Charlemagne's grandfather?
3. What standard of money did Charlemagne create?
4. In what year did Charlemagne become the “Holy Roman Emperor”?