Unit 9: Early Middle Ages Age of Charlemagne Unit 9: Early Middle Ages

The Franks A ? tribe Converted to ? Seized ? from the Romans The area became known as “?” after the Franks!

The Carolingian Dynasty A family of ? rulers ? the Frankish kingdoms

Charlemagne: Who was he? Frankish ? Ruled from 768 – 814 Also known as ?

Charlemagne: His Goals He wanted to create a “?” modeled on the glory of the ?

Charlemagne: #Blessed Pope Leo III ? and crowned him “?” in 800 This showed close ties between the ? & the Franks. Power! Seen as the ? of the Roman Empire

Charlemagne: warrior Christian Devout ? ? Christianity Skilled warrior Conquered/united expansive territory

Charlemagne: Education Valued ? Funded ? Churches, roads, schools built to ? the empire

After Charlemagne The Frankish Empire ? and fell apart ? leaders followed The Frankish Empire ? and fell apart