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Aim: Describe the effects of new invasions on Western Europe?
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Invaders Attack Western Europe
Invasions destroyed Carolingian Empire Invasions came Muslim Invaders & Vikings from North Vikings et sail from Scandinavia Region now made up of Denmark, Norway & Sweden Vikings called Northmen or Norsemen were Germanic People Worshipped warlike gods Vikings were not only warriors Were Traders, Farmers, & Explorers Gradually accepted Christianity 2
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Magyars & Muslims Attack
Europe becomes target of new assaults Magyars (Nomadic) attacked from Hungary Superb horseman Attacked isolated villages & monasteries Overran northern Italy Took captives to sell as slaves Muslim plan was to conquer and settle in Europe Because excellent sea farers, they attacked settlements on Atlantic and Mediterranean Coasts 3
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Invasions Cause Disorder & Suffering
Because of constant invasions, most western Europeans always lived in danger Kings couldn’t effectively defend lands from invasions Result: People no longer looked to central ruler for security Many will turn to local rulers who have their own armies 4
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