B/A 8/29

1. Explain the role of the church in the 4th century.

2. Explain the manorial system.

Middle Agesand the Beginning of Germanic

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The student will analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society and economics.

Describe the political impact of Christianity’ include Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV

Gregory I

590: Pope of Roman Catholic Church

Made Church secular Secular: subjects not related to religion

Gives church political power

Gregory I continued

2 ways church becomes secular:

1. Involves Church in politics

2. Uses Church’s money to repair roads, raise armies, help the poor, negotiate peace treaties

Charlemagne

Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire

Carolingian Empire: rules Franks 751-987 rules from 771-814

Charlemagne is French for Charles the Great

Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire continued

Rules after brother’s death

800 – Pope Leo III declares Charlemagne “Roman Emperor”. This solidified the idea of The Church, a

Germanic kingdom, & Roman culture and ideas as one thing.

Charlemagne’s 5 Accomplishments

1. Spreads Christianity

2. Reunites Western Europe for the 1st time since the Roman Empire

3. Strengthens royal power Limits noble’s authority

4. Encourages learning by Surrounds himself with English, Spanish, German

and Italian learners Opens a palace school

5. Orders monasteries to open schools Train future monks and priests

Charlemagne video

Charlemagne’s Death

3 grandsons fight for the throne

Leads to Treaty of Verdun Treaty of Verdun: divides Carolingian Empire into3 kingdoms

Lothair: becomes Holy Roman Emperor

Receives area of Italy, Low Countries, etc.

Charles the Bald: France Louis the German: Germany

Impact of Treaty of Verdun

Carolingian kings lose power

Central authority breaks down

Leads to feudalism

BA 8-26-11

1. What is a trial by ordeal?

2. What were 4 ways Christianity spread?

3. Define monastery. Why were they created?

4. What 2 ways did Pope Gregory I make the Church more secular?

EA

What were 3 characteristics of Middle Ages?

Where did the Franks live?

Who was the leader of the Frankish kingdom?