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The Middle Ages. I. Rise of German Europe *Empire of Charlemagne -AKA - “Charles the Great” 1. Conquered Western Europe a. France, Germany, Austria Switzerland,

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1 The Middle Ages

2 I. Rise of German Europe *Empire of Charlemagne -AKA - “Charles the Great” 1. Conquered Western Europe a. France, Germany, Austria Switzerland, N. Italy www.roadstoruins.com/history1.html

3 *Empire of Charlemagne continued… b. Converted Europe to Christianity -non-Christians attacked Rome -Pope Leo III asked Charlemagne for help -Charlemagne saved Rome -defeated Pagans -saved Roman Catholic Church -Charlemagne’s new name: -“Holy Roman Emperor” 800 AD -encouraged education -Aachean School -attracted scholars www.catholic-forum.com/SAINTS/saintl24.htm Holy Roman Empire : Coronation of Charlemagne as emperor

4 2. Death of Charlemagne a. Sons were poor rulers -Fought over land -Divided Europe into 3 Kingdoms -France, Germany & Austria II. Germanic Tribes in Britain 1. Angles, Saxons & Jutes a. Invaded Celts -King Arthur (Celtic King) -defeated in 550 AD -Moved Celts to Ireland b. Angles, Saxons & Jutes -took control of Britain -renamed it England -created English language King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

5 III. The Vikings 1. From Scandinavia a. Norway, Sweden & Denmark 2. Great sailors & Warriors a. Conquered Part of Europe -England (1066 AD ) b. Feared by Europeans -Violent conquests -burned and looted cities

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