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Middle Ages (Medieval Times). 500-1500 CE. Rome. Revolts: Internal problems Invasions: External problems. Invasion of Roman Empire. Rome falls to Germanic invaders around 500 CE Giant empire breaks into smaller kingdoms Open to map on pg 351 . Short-Term Effects of Invasion. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Middle Ages (Medieval Times)500-1500 CE
RomeRevolts: Internal problems
Invasions: External problems
Invasion of Roman EmpireRome falls to Germanic invaders
around 500 CEGiant empire breaks into smaller
kingdoms
Open to map on pg 351
Short-Term Effects of InvasionDecline in trade & business
Government centers destroyed
Cities were abandoned
Long-Term EffectsLearning decreases for most
people
No more common language (Latin)
Local leadership becomes more important
Impact of ChristianityMore and more Europeans relied
on religion for protection and comfort
Accepted form of Christianity in Western Europe:
Leader of the Catholic Church:
Empire RebuildingFranks began to reconquer parts
of Roman Empire◦See map on p 356
Charlemagne conquered most of Europe to create an empire by 800CE
Church meets StateNew power struggle between
Popes and Kings/Emperors
In 800, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne “Holy Roman Emperor”
Pope (religious) claims secular (worldly) power.
The Empire Declines AgainAfter Charlemagne dies, empire
weakens and collapses
Invasions begin again!!
