Download Western Europe During the Middle Ages

Focus 1/9
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After the fall of Rome, darkness fell on western Europe.
Europe entered into a period of poverty, conflict and disunity.
This period can be identified by three names: the Dark Ages,
the Middle Ages, and/or Medieval Times.
Point for Discussion:
Why Europe be thrown into a period of poverty, conflict, and
disunity after the fall of Rome?
Term to know: Hinder
Critical Lens:
Rome was the light.
Western Europe During
the Middle Ages
Middle Ages
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Edward Gibbon's 476 AD is the official
date for the Fall of Rome
Middle Ages
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“Rome was the light, but where is it now?
Where is the Emperor? Where is the
Senate? Where are its people? The bones
are all dissolved, the flesh consumed to
dust. The dignity of this world is now gone.
Nothing is left, only darkness and
brutishness.”
Explain this quote, what is the author saying
about Rome and what is left after Rome
fell?
Middle Ages in Europe
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Europe’s natural resources included
forests, fertile soil, and rich minerals
MIDDLE AGES
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Christianity fills the void left by Rome
Middle Ages
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Germanic Kingdoms of Europe
- no major cities or written laws
Middle Ages in Europe
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Clovis, King of the Franks converts to
Christianity
MIDDLE AGES
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Feudalism develops in Europe due to a
weak central government and a need
for protection.
MIDDLE AGES
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Feudalism is based on mutual
responsibilities.
MIDDLE AGES
Economic side of feudalism is called
manoralism
- Economy is based on agriculture
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Middle Ages in Europe
CLOSURE
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In one paragraph, explain how
western Europe was impacted by the
fall of the Western Roman Empire