Medieval Europe

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The fall of the Roman Empire led to

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Roman Catholic church taking control of all aspects

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500 to 1000 is known as the

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Dark Ages

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Dark age is characterize as

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a period of time where most of the knowledge gained from the Roman Empire was lost. Written language, innovative architecture and building techniques, organized gov’t, all lost

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Monasticism

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a religious way of life that involves renouncing worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one’s self to spiritual work

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Clovis

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elected to be king of the franks and became the first Germanic Ruler to become a Christian in 500 CE

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Clovis’ conversion

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led to an alliance between the Franks and other strong power in Europe, the papacy.

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Battle of Tours

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732 CE, Franks halt Muslim advance into present day France

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European society was reconstructed by the

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Pope, the ultimate religious authority

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Charlemage

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Son of Frankish King Pepin who came close to reestablishing the frontiers of the Roman empire in the west. Supported the Church and its revival. He united his realm and enforced military obligations

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King Pepin

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Founded the Carolingian Dynasty, defeated the Lombards who threaten Rome. He also carved out a tract of land across central Italy for the pope which would later be known as the Papal states ( this area was central for the Renaissance)

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Carolingian Renaissance

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Somewhat revival of learning

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800 Ce

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Charlemagne crowned the Roman emperor

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Treaty of Verdun 843 CE

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Divided Charlemagne’s empire between his three grandsons. Medieval monarchies grew out of this period.

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Western Sections of Charlemagne’s kingdom became

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France

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Hugh Capet

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1st non Carolingian ruler of France

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Battle Of Hastings 1066 CE

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William, Duke of Normandy defeats Harold II of England, leads to William becoming King of England

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Richard the lionheart

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Henry’s the II son who was vital during the crusades

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Magna Carta 1215

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agreement limiting the powers of the English monarch and placing under the rule of laws

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Hundred Year War

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I337-1453, tensions between france and England erupted into war

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900-1300

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Middle Ages

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Crusades

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military campaigns sanctioned by the Latin Roman Catholic Church, exposed Western Europe to more sophisticated cultures

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1095

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Pope Urban II proclaimed the first crusade, with the stated goal of restoring Christian access to the holy places in and near Jerusalem.

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Open field system

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system of dividing land into units

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Moldboard

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iron plow more suited for European soil

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Guilds

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artisans organized themselves into groups, which regulated their activities

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Feudalism

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a system for structuring society around relationships derived from the holding of land in exchange for service or labor

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The Schism

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1054, split between Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthdox