1. Focus 1/9
After the fall of Rome, darkness fell on western Europe. Europe entered into a period of poverty, conflict and disunity. This period can be identified by three names: the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages, and/or Medieval Times.
Point for Discussion:
Why Europe be thrown into a period of poverty, conflict, and disunity after the fall of Rome?
Term to know: Hinder
Critical Lens:
Rome was the light.

2. Western Europe During the Middle Ages

3. Middle Ages
Edward Gibbon's 476 AD is the official date for the Fall of Rome

4. Middle Ages
“Rome was the light, but where is it now? Where is the Emperor? Where is the Senate? Where are its people? The bones are all dissolved, the flesh consumed to dust. The dignity of this world is now gone. Nothing is left, only darkness and brutishness.”
Explain this quote, what is the author saying about Rome and what is left after Rome fell?

5. Middle Ages in Europe
Europe’s natural resources included forests, fertile soil, and rich minerals

6. MIDDLE AGES
Christianity fills the void left by Rome

7. Middle Ages Germanic Kingdoms of Europe
- no major cities or written laws

8. Middle Ages in Europe
Clovis, King of the Franks converts to Christianity

9. MIDDLE AGES
Feudalism develops in Europe due to a weak central government and a need for protection.

10. MIDDLE AGES
Feudalism is based on mutual responsibilities.

11. MIDDLE AGES Economic side of feudalism is called manoralism
- Economy is based on agriculture

12. Middle Ages in Europe

13. CLOSURE
In one paragraph, explain how western Europe was impacted by the fall of the Western Roman Empire