1. Middle Ages P 500-504

2. Middle Ages- 500-1500 AD Medieval Europe divided into small kingdoms Pope want Christianity spread to N Britain then France and Germany

3. St. Patrick Not sent by Pope 400’s travel to Ireland alone

4. Monks Live apart in isolated communities called monasteries Pray, work, meditate- organized life Benedict- set of rules for living called Benedictine Rule Services provided- health care, aid poor, schools, advise rulers, spread Christianity

5. Monastery

6. Franks- in France 480 – conquer Gaul Clovis- ruler- became Christian 700’s – Charlemagne created empire 800- Christmas Day- Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne- Emperor of the Romans

7. Charlemagne Empire called Holy Roman Empire Believed in education- built school, brought in scholars, priests teach all children Died in 814- empire fell apart

8. Threats Muslims- move into S France and N. Italy Magyar- move in from East Vikings- from Scandinavia –Raid in search for food –Attack night and early morning- swift and savage –Loot towns and monasteries –Take prisoners and sell as slaves, burn what they couldn’t take –Sail up rivers –Settle in lands they raid- turn to trade

9. Vikings

10. Viking Exploration