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The Rise of Europe 500-1300

The Roman Empire around 500

Europe around

700

Between 400 and 7o0, Germanic invaders carved Europe into small kingdoms.

Around 800, Western Europe when Charlemagne, or Charles the Great built an empire across France, Germany, and part of Italy.

The Early Middle Ages

Built an empire across Germany, France, and part of Italy.

Revived learning.Extended Christian

civilization into northern Europe.

Furthered the blending of German, Roman and Christian traditions.

Also set up a strong efficient government.

Died in 814

Charlemagne (Charles the Great)

After Charlemagne’s died in 814 his empire crumbled.

The power struggle which lasted almost 30 years came to an end when Charlemagne’s grandsons divided his empire into three regions.

A new wave of raiders overran Europe, plundering and looting.

Muslims, Magyars, and Vikings all attacked the fragmented territories held by Charlemagne’s heirs.

Kings and emperors proved to weak to maintain law and order.

Power Struggle

A new wave of raiders overran Europe, plundering and looting.

Muslims, Magyars, and Vikings all attacked the fragmented territories held by Charlemagne’s heirs.

Kings and emperors proved to weak to maintain law and order.

People needed to defend their homes and lands.

In response to that basic need of protection, and new system, called feudalism evoloved.

Power Struggle (continued)

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Economy

FeudalismKings, Lords, Serfs, and

Service

Medieval form of government

Feudal relationships began with…

Charles

Martel

“The

Hammer”

The soldiers needed money “The Hammer” gave them fiefs.

FEUDAL OBLIGATIONSHomage Ceremony to establish loyalty.

Must provide military service,

knights, food, ransom,

contributions, and serve in the

lords court.

Suits of Armour

Knights

CASTLES FOR DEFENSE

NeuschwansteinLudwig II of Bavaria, Germany

Versailles Finished around 1862. Commissioned by Louis XIV “the sun king”

Manoralism

Pope took on more political qualities.

Eventually controlled most of Europe.

Power came from the Apostle Peter who was the first Bishop of Rome.

Some Bishops & Abotts were of Noble blood thus ruled land and were

Themselves vassals to Lords above them.

As the church grew in wealth they grew in Power & Greed.

Eventually lords even appointed the hierarchy of the church.

Power of the Church

Review What is the Medieval church? The

church that was split into the eastern and western church. The western was headed by the Pope.

What is the GOVERNMENT of Medieval times called? Kings, Knights, Serfs, and Servants. Feudalism

Who was the “mayor of the palace” that first began Feudal relationships, and set up a cavalry? Charles the Great

What name was Charles the Great better known by? “The Hammer”

What was the code that Knights followed? Chivalry. Required knights to be brave, loyal, and true to their word.

What word means “worldly”? The church became this during the Medieval time. Secular

What were the people called that were “bound to the land”? Serfs

What is a VASSAL? Lesser lords

What is a land grant to a knight or noble called? fief

What are GUILDS? Merchant associations