Aim: How did the fall of Rome lead to the rise of Charlemagne? Tuesday – March 6, 2012 Mr. Lombardi Aim: How did the fall of Rome lead to the rise of Charlemagne? Do Now: Answer the following in your notebook: What would you look for in a President of the United States if the country became chaotic and split up? What kind of emperor could Rome use after it fell? MrLombardi22@aol.com
HW #8 Handout: Feudalism in Europe Read the handout; highlight all important parts Complete the vocabulary Complete the graphic organizer. Answer all questions (1-3 & Skill Builder 1 & 2). Due: Thursday, March 8
With your group (4’s) All 4 of you received both handouts. First pair – work on handout 1. First partner works on side 1. Second partner works on side 2. Both partners explain their work and fill in each chart Second pair – work on handout 2. Alternate reading. Answer questions 1-6
Describe life in the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana POLITICAL II ECONOMIC III RELIGIOUS IV MILITARY V SOCIAL
Describe the Germanic tribes POLITICAL II ECONOMIC III RELIGIOUS IV MILITARY V SOCIAL
Summary How did the fall of Rome lead to the rise of Charlemagne?
Effects of the fall of Rome on Europe No centralized government. Social, political and economic instability.
Charlemagne brought back some stability in Europe by... being crowned Holy Roman emperor by Pope Leo III in 800. creating centralized government. spreading Christianity and Latin learning. Opened schools Created curriculums Text books
After Charlemagne died, two effects on Europe were… Charlemagne’s empire was broken up. chaos and instability returned to Europe.