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Middle Ages

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What was the year of the Roman fall 476 C.E.
When did the Prophet Muhammad start spreading Islam 610 C.E.
When did Charmaine become emperor 800 C.E.
When did William the conquer win the battle of Hastings 1066 C.E.
The Battle of Tours 732 C.E.
The First Crusade begins to seize the Holy Land. 1096–1099 C.E.
King John signs the Magna Carta 1215 C.E.
The Hundred Years' War between England and France begins 1337 C.E.
The Black Death (plague) kills one-third of Europe's 1347–1351 C.E.
The Hundred Years' War ends, and Constantinople falls 1453 C.E.
Where is the Atlantic Ocean Between Europe and North America
Where is the Arctic Ocean North of Europe
Where is Iceland South East of the Italian Peninsula
Where is the Baltic Sea Between the Scandinavian Peninsula and the Northern Europe Plain
Where is the Northern Europe Plain By the Ural Mtns
Where is the North Sea Between the British Isles and the Rhine River
Where is Mediterranean Sea South East
Where is the Denaha River By the Rhine River
Where is the Scandinavian Peninsula South of the Arctic Ocean
Where is Paris South of the English Channel
Where is Ibrim Penisula South of the Pyrenees MTNS
Where is English channel North of Pairs
Where is the British Isles North East of the English Channel
Where are the Ural Mtns North East of the Northern Europe Plain
Where are the Pyrenees MTNS North East of the Ibrim Peninsula
Where are the Alps North of the Italian Peninsula
Where is the Rhine River East of the English Channel
Where is the Strait of Gibrabltar South of the Ibrim Peninsula
Crusades A long series of wars between Christians and Muslims who fought for the Holy Land. (Israel)
Medieval Referring to the Middle Ages
Chivalry The code of honorable behavior for medieval knights
Parliament The lawmaking body that governs Europe
Excommunicate To cast out from the church
Saladin Muslim general, he led the Muslim forces in the 3rd Crusade
Pope The leader of the Catholic church
Charerman King of the Franks. A brilliant warrior and strong leader.
Tomas Aquins Dominican philosopher. He said that thinking logically could help show that Christian beliefs are true.
Benidit Italian saint and monk. Created a set of rules for monks to follow.
King Richard 1 King of England who led Christian soldiers in the 3rd Crusade. Earned respect from enemies for being brave and fair.
Magna Carta A document signed in 1215 by King John; required the king to honor certain rights.
Hundred Years War A long conflict between England and France. Lasted from 1337 to 1453.
Black Death The Plague
William the Conqueror Powerful French noble who conquered England and brought feudalism there.
When Rome fell… After Rome collapsed, Western Europe changed socially,economically, and politically - declined.
When Rome fell… Europe is the “peninsula of peninsulas” because it consists of many smaller peninulas
When Rome fell… Topography = physical features of its surface.
The Middle Ages… 500-1500 CE
The Middle Ages… Medieval is a Latin term for Middle Ages
New Kingdoms Huns and Germanic tribes migrate into the Roman Empire around 300 A.D.
New Kingdoms Lombards settled in European river valleys.
New Kingdoms Angles, Saxons, and Jutes moved across the North Sea to the British Isles.
Rise of the Franks In 486, Frankish leader Clovis I defeated the Roman Army.
Rise of the Franks 530’s the Franks controlled much of the land in Gaul and Germany.
Charles Martel 717 A.D. united the Frankish lands under his rule.
Charles Martel His most important victory, Battle of Tours in 732.
Charles Martel Defeated a Muslim army from Spain.
Charlemagne In 768, Charles Martel’s grandson, Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, became king of the Franks.
Charlemagne 800 A.D. built an empire in what is now France, Germany, and Italy.
Charlemagne Reigned for 46 years fighting to increase power and territory.
How did Charlemagne compare to other kings He appointed and checked on powerful nobles who ruled local regions.
What victories did Charlemagne have impact on Reunited much of the original western Roman empire.
How did Charlemagne use his power? Charlemagne was a devout Christian.
How did Charlemagne use his power? He spread Christianity.
How did Charlemagne use his power? Expanded his territory (empire).
New Emperor In 800, Pope Leo III, crowned Charlemagne emperor.
New Emperor Under Constantine, the emperor had authority over the church, but by Leo crowning Charlemagne. It demonstrated that the pope had the power to name the emperor.
A long series of wars between Christians and Muslims who fought for the Holy Land. (Israel) Crusades
Referring to the Middle Ages Medieval
The code of honorable behavior for medieval knights Chivalry
The lawmaking body that governs Europe Parliament
To cast out from the church Excommunicate
Muslim general, he led the Muslim forces in the 3rd Crusade Saladin
The leader of the Catholic church Pope
King of the Franks. A brilliant warrior and strong leader. Charmeran
Dominican philosopher. He said that thinking logically could help show that Christian beliefs are true. Tomas Aquins
Italian saint and monk. Created a set of rules for monks to follow. Benidit
King of England who led Christian soldiers in the 3rd Crusade. Earned respect from enemies for being brave and fair. King Richard 1
A document signed in 1215 by King John; required the king to honor certain rights. Magna Carta
A long conflict between England and France. Lasted from 1337 to 1453. Hundred Years War
The Plague Black Death
Monasteries and Convents Christianity spread through much of Europe.
Monasteries and Convents Many chose a life of religious study and prayer.
Monasteries and Convents Men - monks: focus on prayer and scripture.
Monasteries and Convents Women - nuns: devoted life to spiritual goals.
Benedictine Rule First Christian monasteries were in Egypt in 300s A.D.
Benedictine Rule An Italian monk named Benedict established new European way of life - Monastic Life.
Benedictine Rule Under the rule, monastic life was a shared experience of balanced work and prayer.
Benedictine Rule Vows/Promises of worship and to live within the communities for the rest of their lives.
Daily Life in Monasteries Each day divided into periods for worship, work and study.
Daily Life in Monasteries Many monasteries were self-contained communities with gardens, workshops, libraries, health, and educational service.
Pagan The followers of ancient religions that worshiped many gods (polytheistic).
Pagan Today, pagan is used to describe someone who doesn't go to synagogue, church, or mosque.
Conversion of Europe Patrick a missionary from Ireland. Converted many to Christianity.
Conversion of Europe Pope Gregory sent monks as missionaries to Britain.
Clovis I 486 Frankish leader who defeated the last Roman army in Western Europe.
Charles Martel Charles the Hammer
Charles Martel 717 United the Frankish lands
Charles Martel 732 Battle of Tours-lead Frankish warriors to defeat a Muslim from Spain.
Charles Martel 715-741
Charlemagne 768 became king of the Franks
Charlemagne Charles the Great
Charlemagne In 800 built an empire that stretched across what is now France, Germany, and Italy.
Charlemagne 46 year reign – fighting to increase his power and territory.
Charlemagne Reunited much of the original Western Roman empire.
Charlemagne Appointed powerful nobles to rule local regions.
Charlemagne Thought education could help unite his kingdom.
Charlemagne Worked closely with Catholic Church to spread Christianity.
Kings and Queens Controlled all the land- decided who he would lease land to- only men he could trust got land.
Kings and Queens Had complete control of the Feudal System.
Kings and Queens Kings required the people they gave the land to, to swear an oath to remain faithful to the King at all time.
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