Europe after Rome Chapter 17
Define Middle Ages: Period that lasted from 500-1500 AD Medieval: Another name for the Middle Ages
Define Monks: Religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities Monasteries: Communities of Monks
Christianity Spreads to Europe As Roman Empire fell: Groups of people from the North and East moved in Created: Their own states
Christianity Spreads to Europe Rulers were: Warlords Called themselves: Kings
Christianity Spreads to Europe As time passed: Christianity started moving north from Rome Why: Monks and Missionaries
Christianity Spread to Europe Most powerful in the spread of Christianity was: The Pope How: He sent missionaries around
Christianity Spread to Europe Missionaries: People who try to convert people to one religion Patrick: Voluntarily went to Northern Europe as a Missionary
Christianity Spread to Europe Converted: Ireland Life in a Monastery was: Strictly organized
Christianity Spread to Europe Ruled intended: Help monks live as good Christians Most followed: Benedictine Rule
Christianity Spread to Europe Jobs of Monks: Ran schools Collected and saved religious texts Served as scribes and advisors to officials
Franks Build an Empire 480’s: Franks conquered Gaul Ruler was: Clovis
Franks Build an Empire Franks became: Christian Empire Charlemagne: Great warrior that created a huge empire for the Franks
Franks Build an Empire Empire included: France Germany Austria Italy Northern Spain
Franks Build an Empire December 25, 800 AD: Charlemagne was crowned emperor of Rome by the Pope Admired: Education
Franks Build an Empire Built: Schools Capital: Aachen
Invaders Threaten Europe Who attacked from the South: Muslim Army Who attacked from the East: Magyars
Invaders Threaten Europe Who attacked from Scandinavia: Vikings
Invaders Threaten Europe Vikings Raided: Britain Ireland Western Europe
Invaders Threaten Europe Looted: Towns Monasteries Took prisoners as Slaves