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LET’S REVIEW
THE MIDDLE AGES
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WHEN AND HOW LONG?
The Middle Ages lasted from roughly 500 AD to 1500 AD. That’s a
THOUSAND YEARS!
Historians break it down into 3 chunks:
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Early Middle Ages: 500—1000
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High Middle Ages: 1000—1250 (Middle Middle Ages sounds silly doesn’t it?)
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Late Middle Ages: 1250--1500
MIDDLE AGES, MEDIEVAL TIMES &
DARK AGES: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
When people use the terms Middle Ages, Medieval Times, and Dark
Ages they are most likely referring to the same time period.
The Dark Ages is usually referring to the Early Middle Ages (from 500 to
1000 AD). “Historians know a lot about Europe during the Roman
Empire because the Romans kept excellent records of all that
happened. However, the time after the Romans is "dark" to historians
because there was no central government recording events. This is
why historians call this time the Dark Ages.”
When most people discuss the Middle Ages, they are referring to the
events in Europe. However, Islam and Middle East went through a big
change during this time period as well. (More on that perspective and
series of events later.)
http://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages_timeline.php
HOW DID THIS MESS GET STARTED?
476 AD—The Western half of the Roman Empire fell. The Roman Empire
governed much of Europe. Without a stable or central government, local
rulers and kings started fighting for power.
Feuds + No central government = Dark Ages
How did the Roman Empire Fall? There are LOTS of theories and historians still
don’t agree 100%. Some of the big reasons might be:
1. Invasions by Barbarian tribes
2. Poor economy that relied too much on slave labor
3. It was split into two pieces that grew apart
4. Rapid growth and military expenses
5. Corruption in the government
6. Introduction of Christianity and loss of original values
7. Weak military
Want to read more about the fall of Rome? Check this out:
http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/8-reasons-why-rome-fell
ONCE THE ROMANS FALL, WHO ARE
THE KEY PLAYERS?
Clovis
481 AD—Clovis becomes king of the Franks.
He united the Frankish tribes in the former
Roman Empire.
He was the first Frankish king to convert to
Christianity.
He did so after his wife urged him to pray to
the Christian God.
https://safrance.wordpress.com/20
15/05/27/clovis-king-to-rule-gaul/
WHO ARE THE KEY PLAYERS NOW?
Although not a key player yet…
Muhammad
570 AD—Muhammad, prophet of
Islam, was born.
**Remember, much of what is
shared now focuses on Europe, BUT
his birth is important because he
impacts this time period. His
teachings impact us today.
https://oncedelivered.net/tag/five-pillars-ofislam/
WHO ARE THE KEY PLAYERS NOW?
Charlemagne
800 AD—Charlemagne is crowned the
Holy Roman Emperor.
He became King of the Franks in 768; then
became King of Italy in 774, and then was
crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800.
He unified most of Western Europe.
http://www.history.com/topics/charlemagne
He also laid the foundations for modern day
France and Germany. He valued Christianity’s God, peace, and education
which was a HUGE contrast from many other rulers at the time.
Want to read more about what made Charlemagne so special?
Check this out: http://www.history.com/topics/charlemagne
ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO AN END…
Charlemagne died in January of 814. He
reigned as king and/or emperor for more
than 40 years.
When he died, this empire was divided up
among his heirs. But by the late 800’s it had
dissolved. There was not enough strong
leadership to hold the empire together.
http://schoolworkhelper.net/charl
emagne-biography-conquest/
He greatly influenced the life and religion of
those he ruled. Although not a perfect man,
he is known as the “Father of Europe.”