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EUROPEAN MIDDLE AGES
Chapter 13
SSWH7 The student will analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics.
a. Explain the manorial system and feudalism; include the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne.
b. Describe the political impact of Christianity; include Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV.
c. Explain the role of the church in medieval society.
d. Describe how increasing trade led to the growth of towns and cities.
Essential Questions
How did the introduction of new ideas, concepts, beliefs lead to political, economic, and social changes?
How did conflict within and/or between societies bring about change/s?
How did the role of church and government change during this period?
How did those changes impact a country’s social structure?
Main ideas The Roman Empire broke into small
kingdoms. During the Middle Ages, Charlemagne and Otto the Great tried to revive the empire. Both allied themselves with the church.
Weak rulers and the decline of central authority led to a feudal system where local lords with large estates assumed power. This lead to trouble with the church.
Timeline 511 Clovis unites the Franks under the
Christian rule 732 Charles Martel stops Muslim invasion 800 Pope Leo III crowns the Frankish king
Charlemagne emperor 843 Treaty of Verdun divided Charlemagne’s
empire 900’s Outside invasions spur growth of
feudalism 962 Otto the Great becomes emperor
Germanic kingdoms unite under Charlemagne
Invasions of Western Europe Disruption of Trade
Merchants faced invasions – businesses collapses – break down Europe’s cities as economic centers
Downfall of CitiesCities abandoned as centers of administration
Population ShiftsRoman centers of trade/government collapseNobles retreat to the country (with city dwellers)
Decline of LearningGermanic invaders were illiterateOnly church officials could read
Loss of a Common LanguageLatin changes – new dialects emerge
Concept of Government changesBorders shift with constant warsLoyalties lie with local lordsGermans stress personal ties
Clovis Rules the Franks Gaul:
Franks hold powerBrings Christianity to the Franks at urging
Clothilde (converts just before battle)Clovis unites the Franks and forms an alliance
with the Church of Rome Germans adopt Christianity:
Religious communities (monasteries) were created to continue to spread Christianity in the country
Run by monks and nuns
Roman Empire and Franks
Clovis’ Reign Enlarges Frankish Empire
Clovis
St Benedict and Scholastica
Set up monasteries and a strict set of rules for monasteries
Became a model for other monasteriesBest educated communitiesThe Venerable Bede: wrote a history of
EnglandPapal Power Expands under Gregory I:
○ Broadened the powers of the pope○ Secular – worldly power in politics○ Idea of a churchly kingdom
The Empire Emerges
Charles Martel (the Hammer)Major domo- mayor of the palaceCharged with running the royal households
and estatesLed armies and made policiesExtended the Frank’s reign over EuropeDefeated Moors in Spain Battle of ToursPassed kingdom to Pepin the Short
Thus begins the Carolingian Dynasty (751-987)
Charles Martel
Charlemagne Becomes Emperor
Son of Pepin the Short (6’4”)Empire built greater than RomeSpread Christianity with untied Western
EuropePope Leo III crowned him “Roman Emperor”
Signaled the joining of Germanic power,
the church and the heritage of the Roman Empire
Charlemagne
Emperor Charlemagne
Charlemagne’s RevivalLimited the power of the noblesRoyal agents sent out to make sure
Landholders (counts) rule justlyEncouraged learning – opened a palace school
Ordered monasteries to open schoolsCrowns Louis the Pious as heir843 – Treaty of Verdun Divided the kingdom into 3 kingdoms
Result: Carolingian Dynasty broke down
Feudalism arises
Treaty of Verdun
10th and 11 Century Invasions