Introducing the Middle Ages

History Vocab Self-Sufficient: ▫Able to supply one’s own needs without external assistance Revive: ▫Bring back into notice/ revive of subject Revival: ▫Restoration of use, acceptance, revival of custom

History Vocab Cont. Obligation: ▫Binding promise, contract, sense of duty Mutual ▫Having the same relation toward each other/ mutual friends or enemies Chivalry: ▫The sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms

History Vocab Cont. Heir: ▫Person who inherits property after another’s death

So… What are the Middle Ages? Roughly the 1000 year span between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance Characteristics ▫Classical heritage of Rome ▫Belief in Roman Catholic Church ▫Customs of Germanic Tribes

Causes: Fall of Rome Weak Economy: Inflation Weak Military Political Corruption Social Problems

Causes: Characteristics of Europe Disruption of Trade Downfall of Cities Population Shift Decline of Learning Loss of Common Language

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The Franks and Charlemagne Monasteries ▫Religious communities in rural areas Monks ▫Men who gave up worldly possessions and devoted their lives to God Nuns ▫Women who gave up worldly possessions and devoted their lives to God

The Franks and Charlemagne Illuminated Manuscript ▫Religious writings, decorated with ornate letters and brilliant pictures Monks preserved learning by writing Illuminated Manuscripts Papacy ▫Gregory I broadened the power of the pope from religious power to include government power

The Franks and Charlemagne Secular ▫Worldly power in politics

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