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Europe after the Fall of Rome The Big Idea Despite the efforts of the Christians to maintain order, Europe was a dangerous place after the fall of Rome. Main Ideas • Christianity spread to northern Europe through the work of missionaries and monks. • The Franks, led by Charlemagne, created a huge Christian empire and brought together scholars from around Europe. • Invaders threatened much of Europe in the 700s and 800s. 7.6.2

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Europe after the Fall of Rome

The Big Idea

Despite the efforts of the Christians to maintain order, Europe was a dangerous place after the fall of Rome.

Main Ideas

• Christianity spread to northern Europe through the work of missionaries and monks.

• The Franks, led by Charlemagne, created a huge Christian empire and brought together scholars from around Europe.

• Invaders threatened much of Europe in the 700s and 800s.

7.6.2

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After the fall of Rome, groups moved into Europe and divided the lands among themselves. The leaders of these groups called themselves kings.

The creation of kingdoms marked the beginning of the Middle Ages, a period lasting from 500 to 1500. Another name for this age is the medieval period.

Main Idea 1:Christianity spread to northern Europe

through the work of missionaries and monks.

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TWPS #1

• How were kings and kingdoms created?

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• The most powerful force that helped spread Christianity was the pope.

• The pope sent missionaries, people who try to convert others to a particular religion, to Europe.

• Some missionaries traveled great distances to spread Christianity.

Spread of Christianity

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• Monks were religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities.

• Monks were very dedicated to their faith and spent time in prayer, work, and meditation.

• Communities of monks, or monasteries, were built all over Europe.

• Most European monasteries followed the rules created by Saint Benedict, an Italian monk.

Monks

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• Although monks lived in isolated communities, they performed many services.

• The monks gave aid to the poor and needy.

• They ran schools and copied books.

• The monks collected and saved writings from Greece and Rome.

• Some monks served as scribes and advisers for local rulers.

Influence of Monks

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TWPS

• What are monks and monasteries? Who was the most influential Christian leader in spreading Christianity?

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As Christianity spread, political changes also took place. In the 480s a powerful group called the Franks conquered Gaul. Their influence would extend far beyond Gaul in the coming years.

Main Idea 2:The Franks, led by Charlemagne, created a

huge Christian empire and brought together scholars from around Europe.

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• Charlemagne came to power in the 700s.

• He was the leader of the Franks.

• Charlemagne was a fierce warrior and a strong king.

• As a warrior, he conquered many kingdoms.

• As a king, his reign included France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and northern Spain.

Charlemagne

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Accomplishments of Charlemagne

• He led the Franks in building a huge empire.

• The pope crowned Charlemagne the king of the Holy Roman Empire.

• He was a great administrator of schools.

• Scholars were brought in during his reign to teach in his kingdom.

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TWPS #3

• Who were the Franks? Who was Charlemange and what did her accomplish?

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Many groups posed new threats to Europe. Invaders began to attack settlements all over the continent.

Main Idea 3:Invaders threatened much of Europe in the 700s and 800s.

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Muslims

• Muslim armies poured into southern France and northern Italy.

Magyars

• Magyars were fierce warriors who swept into Europe, attacking towns and destroying fields.

Invaders of Europe

Vikings

• Vikings came from Scandinavia and raided Britain, Ireland, and western Europe.

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TWPS #4

• What invader groups, invaded Europe during the 700-800’s?


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