Warm Up – October 1 Define the terms for Ancient Rome on your study guide

Rise of Germanic Kingdoms and Charlemagne Unit 4: Middle ages Rise of Germanic Kingdoms and Charlemagne

Western Europe in the Middle Ages 

Roman Empire Falls 5th Century– Germanic invaders overrun the western half of the Roman Empire Repeated invasion and constant warfare caused a series of changes that altered the economy, government and culture

Roman Empire Falls With repeated invasions and constant warfare: Trade disrupted – economy collapses Cities collapse – no longer centers of administration Population shifts – becomes rural

Roman Empire Falls Learning decreases - Germanic invaders could not read or write Loss of common language-Latin no longer understood Unification no longer exists – Democracy ends

The End of Democracy Rome – Unified by loyalty to public government and written law Orderly, unified government

The End of Democracy Germanic Kingdoms Family ties and personal loyalty Small Communities with no unwritten laws and traditions Ruled by a chief who led a band of warriors loyal only to him

Germanic Kingdoms After the decline of Roman Empire small kingdoms sprang up all over Europe – Largest and strongest was controlled by the Franks Leader was Clovis – First Christian King Area of France Greatest king was Charlemagne

Charlemagne Most powerful king in Western Europe Encouraged Learning Made sure nobles had limited power Made sure powerful landowners ruled justly