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The Middle Ages SOL WHI. 9. http://www.castles-abbeys.co.uk/various-pictures3.html. 500 – 1500 A.D. Period of history known as the MIDDLE AGES. 476 A.D. Western Roman Empire collapses due to Germanic invasions. Europe in Middle Ages Small Germanic kingdoms; boundaries constantly changed
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The Middle Ages SOL WHI.9 http://www.castles-abbeys.co.uk/various-pictures3.html
500 – 1500 A.D. Period of history known as the MIDDLE AGES. 476 A.D. Western Roman Empire collapses due to Germanic invasions. • Europe in Middle Ages • Small Germanic kingdoms; boundaries constantly changed • Money scarce; trade disrupted by invasions; cities faded; illiterate society • People entered into agreements with land owning lords who provided them with protection in exchange for work. • Roman Empire • Large territory unified under one government • Led by an emperor • Large cities, money economy, literate society, etc.
Feudal society during the Middle Ages Manorial system during the Middle Ages
Feudalism Provide knights in times of war Fiefs – land grants Military protection Fiefs – land grants service protection Based on mutual obligation
Influence of the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages
St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican City, Italy Built326A. D.
Charlemagne • Born grandson of Charles Martel, son of Pepin the Short • Ruled from 771 - 814 A.D. • Known as Charles I • Spread Christianity while reuniting western Europe • Crowned by Pope Leo III Christmas Day 800 A. D. • Died at age 70
Invasions by the Angles, Saxons, Magyars, & Vikings Vikings Magyars