the middle ages. i. rise of german europe *empire of charlemagne -aka - “charles the great” 1....
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The Middle Ages
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I. Rise of German Europe*Empire of Charlemagne
-AKA - “Charles the Great”
1. Conquered Western Europe
a. France, Germany, Austria
Switzerland, N. Italywww.roadstoruins.com/history1.html
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*Empire of Charlemagne continued…
b. Converted Europe to Christianity
-non-Christians attacked Rome
-Pope Leo III asked Charlemagne
for help
-Charlemagne saved Rome
-defeated Pagans
-saved Roman Catholic Church
-Charlemagne’s new name: -“Holy Roman Emperor” 800AD
-encouraged education
-Aachean School
-attracted scholars
www.catholic-forum.com/SAINTS/saintl24.htm
Holy Roman Empire : Coronation of Charlemagne as emperor
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2. Death of Charlemagne a. Sons were poor rulers
-Fought over land
-Divided Europe into 3 Kingdoms
-France, Germany & Austria
II. Germanic Tribes in Britain 1. Angles, Saxons & Jutes
a. Invaded Celts
-King Arthur (Celtic King) -defeated in 550AD
-Moved Celts to Ireland
b. Angles, Saxons & Jutes
-took control of Britain
-renamed it England
-created English languageKing Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
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III. The Vikings1. From Scandinavia
a. Norway, Sweden & Denmark
2. Great sailors & Warriors
a. Conquered Part of Europe
-England (1066AD)
b. Feared by Europeans
-Violent conquests
-burned and looted cities