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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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European Population Growth, 800-1300 CE
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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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Population Growth of Europe, 200-1000 CE
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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