The Early Midle Ages

Medieval Europe (500 – 1500)

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Fall of Rome Dark Ages in W. Europe Tribal Warfare Money is no longer used Cities disappeared Advances made by Greece & Rome forgotten Trade collapsed No central gov’t Weak local gov’ts Literacy declined

III. Germanic Tribes A. Farmers and herders 1. No written laws 2. Divided W. Europe into small kingdoms

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C. Charlemagne ( Charles the Great ) 1. In 800 CE, he became king of the Franks 2. Pope Leo III named him emperor

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Life in Medieval Europe (500 – 1500 CE)

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Feudalism King or lord Required to give: -Fief (land) Vassal or lord Required to give: -loyalty -military service

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Remember Europe was isolated BUT, there were advanced civilizations in the Middle East, South Asia, and China!

The Early Midle Ages

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