1. Feudal Europe and Japan
The Early Middle Ages
Feudal Europe and Japan

2. Europe after the Fall of Rome
7.6.2
The Big Idea
Despite the efforts of the Christians to maintain order, Europe was a dangerous place after the fall of Rome.

3. Europe after the Fall of Rome
Main Idea 1:
Christianity spread to northern Europe through the work of missionaries & monks.

4. Europe after the Fall of Rome
After the fall of Rome, groups moved into Europe & divided the lands among themselves.
The leaders of these groups called themselves kings.

6. Europe after the Fall of Rome
The creation of kingdoms marked the beginning of the Middle Ages, a period lasting from
Another name for this age is the medieval period.

7. Christianity after the Fall of Rome
The most powerful force that helped spread Christianity was the pope.
The pope sent missionaries, people who try to convert others to a particular religion, to Europe.
Some missionaries traveled great distances to spread Christianity.
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8. 6. The Middle Ages period is also known as the Medieval Period.
A. True
B. False

9. A. knights monks popes missionaries
7. What do we call people who traveled great distances to spread Christianity?
A. knights
monks
popes
missionaries

10. Christianity after the Fall of Rome
Monks were religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities.
Monks were very dedicated to their faith and spent time in prayer, work, and meditation.

13. Christianity after the Fall of Rome
Communities of monks, or monasteries, were built all over Europe.
Most European monasteries followed the rules created by Saint Benedict, an Italian monk.
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15. Christianity after the Fall of Rome
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Although monks lived in isolated communities, they performed many services.
The monks gave aid to the poor and needy.

16. Christianity after the Fall of Rome
They ran schools and copied books.
The monks collected and saved writings from Greece and Rome.
Some monks served as scribes and advisers for local rulers.
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17. 8. All of the following are true about monks, EXCEPT…
A. They lived in monasteries.
They ran schools.
C. They were given their positions by the Pope.
They spent a lot of time in prayer and meditation.

18. 9. Which statement is true about Saint Benedict?
A. He was the most powerful force in Christianity.
He was an important pope.
C. He helped create many of the
rules that were followed by monks.
He was a missionary.

19. The Franks and their Holy Roman Empire
Main Idea 2:
The Franks, led by Charlemagne, created a huge Christian empire and brought together scholars from around Europe.

20. The Franks and their Holy Roman Empire
As Christianity spread, political changes also took place. In the 480s a powerful group called the Franks conquered Gaul.
Their influence would extend
far beyond Gaul in the
coming years.
I'm French! Why do you think I have this outrageous accent, you silly king?

21. Gaul (shown in green)

23. The Franks and their Holy Roman Empire
You don’t vote for kings.
I’m your king
One of the most famous kings of the Franks was Charlemagne
He came to power in the 700s.
His kingdom included France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and northern Spain.
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24. The Franks and their Holy Roman Empire
Charlemagne was not only a strong king, but also a a fierce warrior.
As a warrior, he conquered many kingdoms and led the Franks in building a huge empire.

25. The Franks and their Holy Roman Empire
He was so well liked by Pope Leo III that the pope crowned Charlemagne the king of the Holy Roman Empire.
Charlemagne was a strong supporter of Christianity and helped it grow.
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26. The Franks and their Holy Roman Empire
Charlemagne was a great manager of schools.
Scholars were brought in during his reign to teach in his kingdom.
Brilliant!!

28. The Franks and their Holy Roman Empire

29. Invaders Threaten Europe
Main Idea 3:
Invaders threatened much of Europe in the 700s and 800s.

30. Invaders Threaten Europe
During the s, many groups posed new threats to Europe, especially after Charlemagne died. Invaders began to attack settlements all over the continent.

31. Invaders of Europe
Muslims - Muslim armies from Arabia poured into southern France and northern Italy.
Magyars - Magyars from eastern Europe were fierce warriors that attacked towns and destroyed fields.
Vikings - Vikings came from Scandinavia and
attacked all over Europe.

32. Attacks on the Holy Roman Empire

33. 10. Which of the following does not describe Charlemagne?
A. He was a strong supporter of Christianity.
He was actually crowned King of
the Holy Roman Empire.
B. He was crowned King of Gaul.
He was a fierce warrior.
He hired scholars to educate his people, the Franks

34. 11. Charlemagne helped bring Europeans together by making them realize their similarities.
A. True
B. False

35. 12. Which group did not frequently invade Europe in the Early Middle Ages?
A. Muslims
Magyars
Vikings
Chinese

36. 13. Vikings from Scandinavia attacked places all over Europe.
A. True
B. False