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October 26, 2015 What are the Middle Ages? period between ancient and modern times in the middle also known as the Medieval period starts with the fall of the Western Roman Empire October 26, 2015 Collapse of Roman Empire in Europe Europe breaks apart into tiny kingdoms No more order or rules Reading and writing end Germanic Tribes were illiterate Sometimes called the "Dark Ages" October 26, 2015 Charlemagne Charles the Great a Frank (Germanic Tribesmen) From France King conquered nearby kingdoms to unite much of Western Europe built many schools spread Christianity -- Conversion by the sword improved economy -- currency Inspired by the Roman Empire's system of rule Named the Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope power play by the Church October 26, 2015 Vikings from Scandinavia around 700 CE to 1000 CE raided Europe great sailors and warriors did not create an empire October 26, 2015 Beginning of MA Middle Ages period between ancient and modern times in the middle also the Medieval period starts with the fall of the Western Roman Empire Collapse of Roman Empire in Europe Europe breaks apart into tiny kingdoms No more order or rules Reading and writing end Germanic Tribes were illiterate the "Dark Ages" Charlemagne Charles the Great a Frank (Germanic Tribesmen) From France King conquered nearby kingdoms to unite much of Western Europe built many schools spread Christianity -- Conversion by the sword improved economy -- currency Inspired by the Roman Empire's system of rule Named the Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope power play by the Church Vikings from Scandinavia around 700 CE to 1000 CE raided Europe great sailors and warriors did not create an empire
