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Quiz (10 pts)

• Answer the following in paragraphs.

– Discuss two innovations, advancements, or other cultural

developments in the Islamic world during this era.

– In your discussion, analyze why the developments you chose

were influential or significant

The Early Middle Ages

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The Middle Ages (Medieval Period)

• 500-1450

• Period between the fall of

Rome and the start of the

modern era (Renaissance)

Geography of Western Europe

• Early Middle Ages (500-1000)

Geography of Western Europe

• Early Middle Ages (500-1000)

• Undeveloped – Small

population

Geography of Western Europe

• Early Middle Ages (500-1000)

• Undeveloped – Small

population

• Large forests

Geography of Western Europe

• Early Middle Ages (500-1000)

• Undeveloped – Small

population

• Large forests

• Fertile Soil

Geography of Western Europe

• Early Middle Ages (500-1000)

• Undeveloped – Small

population

• Large forests

• Fertile Soil

• Outlets to the sea and

navigable rivers

New Kingdoms Emerge

• Germanic tribes establish new kingdoms

Successor States to the Roman Empire c. 500

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The Franks

• Heavy influence on European development

• Strong agricultural base

• Firm alliance with western Christian church

Charlemagne (800-814)

• Conquers much of the old

Roman Empire

Charlemagne (800-814)

• Conquers much of the old

Roman Empire

• Gains support of the Roman

Catholic Church

Charlemagne’s Kingdom and Accomplishments

• Spreads Christianity

• Local nobles control

regions

• Officials travel the

Empire (missi dominici)

• Encourages Education

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Charlemagne’s Empire

The End of Charlemagne’s Empire

• Empire divided between 3 grandsons

Dissolution of the Carolingian Empire

New Kingdoms Emerge

• Muslims begin to gain control of N. Africa and Spain

Invasions

• Numerous invasions during the Middle Ages

The Viking Invasions

• From Scandinavia

The Viking Invasions

• From Scandinavia

• Raided and destroyed coastal

villages

The Viking Invasions

• From Scandinavia

• Raided and destroyed coastal

villages

• Opened up trade routes

The Viking Invasions

• From Scandinavia

• Raided and destroyed coastal

villages

• Opened up trade routes

The Viking Invasions

• From Scandinavia

• Raided and destroyed coastal

villages

• Opened up trade routes

• Help lead to the rise of

Feudalism

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European Feudal System

• Kings & lords grant land (fief) to lesser lords (vassals) in exchange for loyalty

• Obligations – responsibilities of different classes of society

• Manor – Lord’s Estate

• Manor – Lord’s Estate

• Serfs – peasants bound to the land (not slaves)

• Self-Sufficient – the manor provides everything it needs

Background on Serfdom

• Serfdom – Difference between peasants, serfs

• Peasants were free, owned their own land

• Serfs not free, could not own land

• Serfs, peasants lived similar lives

– Serfs as an intermediate category

• Began under Romans

• Diocletian bound people to occupations

• Serfdom arose during invasions, banditry

– Slaves, peasants frequently intermarried

– Free peasants became serfs for protection

Weekend Reading!!!!

• Read the packet on the role of the Church in W. Europe

and the rise of monarchies

• Quiz Monday