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The Early Middle Ages Do-Now: Brainstorm! Write down everything you know about the Middle Ages/Medieval Times/Dark Ages.

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1 The Early Middle Ages Do-Now: Brainstorm! Write down everything you know about the Middle Ages/Medieval Times/Dark Ages.

2 A. The Fall of Rome 1.Reasons: What are some problems of an empire stretched this far? Mars Aphrodite

3 B. Charlemagne 1. 700s AD 2. Son of Pippin III 3. Holy Roman Emperor a. brought back glory days of Rome b. Charlemagne backed by God

4 B. Charlemagne 4. Rule a. Set up capital at Aachen b. Chose counts to rule empire c. Inspectors checked up on counts

5 B. Charlemagne 5. Education a. Charlemagne studied b. counts should read and write c. ordered churches and monasteries to start schools 6. Religious a. Charlemagne = devout b. ordered people to convert

6 B. Charlemagne 7. The Law a. tribal laws - written down b. Christian law 8. Death a. divided empire into three kingdoms b. grandsons could not manage realms

7 C. Invaders 1. The Vikings a. Scandinavia b. Raiders and sailors

8 C. Invaders 2. The Magyars a. Nomads from east b. fierce warriors and skilled riders 3. The Muslims a. Spain b. wealthy and culturally advanced


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