1. B/A 8/29 1. Explain the role of the church in the 4 th century. 2. Explain the manorial system.

2. Middle Ages and the Beginning of Germanic Kingdoms SSWH7 The student will analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society and economics. Describe the political impact of Christianity’ include Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV

3. Gregory I  590: Pope of Roman Catholic Church  Made Church secular Secular: subjects not related to religion  Gives church political power

4. Gregory I continued 2 ways church becomes secular: 1. Involves Church in politics 2. Uses Church’s money to repair roads, raise armies, help the poor, negotiate peace treaties

5. Charlemagne

6. Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire  Carolingian Empire: rules Franks 751-987 rules from 771-814  Charlemagne is French for Charles the Great

7. Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire continued  Rules after brother’s death  800 – Pope Leo III declares Charlemagne “Roman Emperor”. This solidified the idea of The Church, a Germanic kingdom, & Roman culture and ideas as one thing.

8. Charlemagne’s 5 Accomplishments 1. Spreads Christianity 2. Reunites Western Europe for the 1 st time since the Roman Empire 3. Strengthens royal power Limits noble’s authority 4. Encourages learning by Surrounds himself with English, Spanish, German and Italian learners  Opens a palace school 5. Orders monasteries to open schools Train future monks and priests

9. Charlemagne video

12. Charlemagne’s Death  3 grandsons fight for the throne  Leads to Treaty of Verdun Treaty of Verdun: divides Carolingian Empire into 3 kingdoms  Lothair: becomes Holy Roman Emperor Receives area of Italy, Low Countries, etc.  Charles the Bald: France  Louis the German: Germany

13. Impact of Treaty of Verdun  Carolingian kings lose power  Central authority breaks down  Leads to feudalism

15. BA 8-26-11 1. What is a trial by ordeal? 2. What were 4 ways Christianity spread? 3. Define monastery. Why were they created? 4. What 2 ways did Pope Gregory I make the Church more secular?

16. EA  What were 3 characteristics of Middle Ages?  Where did the Franks live?  Who was the leader of the Frankish kingdom?