chapter 13 european middle ages 500 – 1200 a.d. section 1: charlemagne unites germanic kingdoms
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Chapter 13 European Middle Ages
500 – 1200 A.D.Section 1: Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms
13.1 Vocabulary• Middle Ages -
• Franks -
• monastery -
• secular -
• Carolingian Dynasty -
• Charlemagne-
Era in European history following the fall of the Roman
Empire, lasting from about 500 to 1500—also called the
medieval period.People who settled in the Roman province of Gaul (roughly the
area now occupied by France) and established a great empire
during the Middle Ages. Religious community of men (called monks) who have given
up their possessions to devote themselves to a life of prayer
and worship.concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.
a dynasty of Frankish rulers, lasting from A.D. 751 to 987
Charles the Great, Emperor of the Frankish kingdom from 771 to 814
Fall of Roman Empire Roman Empire divides into East and West in
year 395
East becomes Byzantium Justinian becomes Emperor in 527
Byzantine Empire collapses around 1100 A.D.
Middle Ages 500 – 1500 A.D.
Three Roots of Medieval Culture Classical heritage of
Rome Beliefs of Roman Catholic
Church Customs of Germanic
Tribes
What are the effects of multiple invasions?
Invasions of Western Europe
Effects of Invasions: Disruption of Trade Downfall of Cities Population changes Decline of Learning Loss of Common
Language
Germanic Kingdoms Emerge
The Roman catholic church survives invasions
The concept of government changes Family more important Smaller communities Unwritten rules Personal relationships important
Warriors lived with Kings It was a disgrace to outlive him
Clovis Rules the Franks Clovis brought Christianity in year 496
Battle convinced him to convert Asked for God’s help
United Franks into one kingdom
Germans Adopt Christianity
Church and Franks worked together to spread Christianity Many moved back into Rome
Church built religious communities : Monasteries Monks and Nuns lived there
Monasteries
An Empire Evolves After death of Clovis in 511, Charles Martel
takes control (Charles the Hammer)
He was not Emperor Gained more power than the King Extended the kingdom Defeated Muslims
Became Christian Hero
An Empire Evolves Charles Martel passed power to son Pepin
the Short Gained title “King by Grace of God” Began Carolingian Dynasty in 751 A.D.
Charlemagne Becomes Emperor Pepin died in 768
Frankish kingdom VERY strong Charlemagne took over after Pepin’s son
Carloman mysteriously died 771
Charlemagne Becomes Emperor Charlemagne extends empire
After helping the pope in Rome, he was crowned Roman Emperor He was not from Rome!
Charlemagne Leads Revival
Charlemagne managed his Empire very well
Encouraged learning Opened schools Encouraged monasteries to open schools for
future monks
Charlemagne dies in 814 Names only son Louis the Pious (The Fair) as
Emperor Not very good
Louis the Pious’ sons fought for power Divided empire into 3 parts Authority broke down
Quiz Next Class13.1 Vocabulary
• Middle Ages -
• Franks -
• monastery -
• secular -
• Carolingian Dynasty -
• Charlemagne-
Era in European history following the fall of the Roman
Empire, lasting from about 500 to 1500—also called the
medieval period.People who settled in the Roman province of Gaul (roughly the
area now occupied by France) and established a great empire
during the Middle Ages. Religious community of men (called monks) who have given
up their possessions to devote themselves to a life of prayer
and worship.concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.
a dynasty of Frankish rulers, lasting from A.D. 751 to 987
Charles the Great, Emperor of the Frankish kingdom from 771 to 814
Chapter 13 European Middle Ages
500 – 1200 A.D.Section 2: Feudalism in Europe
13.2 Vocabulary lord-
fief-
vassal-
knight-
serf-
manor-
tithe-
in feudal Europe, a person who controlled land and could therefore grant estates to vassals.
an estate granted to a vassal by a lord under the feudal system in medieval Europe.
in feudal Europe, a person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and services. in medieval Europe, an armored warrior who fought on horseback.
a medieval peasant legally bound to live on a lord’s estate.
a lord’s estate in feudal Europe.
a family’s payment of one-tenth of its income to a church.
Invaders Attack Western Europe
Many invaders came from year 800-1000
Vikings invade from the North Also called Northmen or Norsemen Worshipped war like gods Nicknames like Eric Bloodaxe and
Thorfinn Skullsplitter
Invaders Attack Western Europe
Vikings used swords and heavy wooden shields Arrived on huge ships,
attack and leave Ships were huge Could travel in 3 feet of
water
Vikings stopped attacking after they accepted Christianity
warmer weather made farming easier
Viking Leif Ericson reached North America around year 500
Invaders Attack Western Europe
Magyars were a nomadic people attacked from East Rode horses Did not settle
Took captives to sell as slaves Muslims attacked from South
Conquered different areas
Invaders Attack Western Europe
Effects of invasions A lot of disorder and suffering Lived in constant fear and danger Kings could not effectively defend
Local rulers gained strength for defeating invaders
New Social Order: Feudalism
Feudalism:
A political and economic system of Europe based on the holding of all land in fief or fee … and characterized by homage, legal and military service of tenants, and penalty In exchange for military protection
a lord (land owner) granted land called fief.
The Person receiving fief was a vassal
=Vassal
= Serf
New Social Order: Feudalism
Social classes were well defined
You were born into your social class
Serfs were not slaves Could not leave the land Could not be bought or sold Everything they produced belonged
to lord
=Vassal
= Serf
Manors: The Economic Side of Feudalism
Manor = Lord’s Estate
Manor System: Lord provided serfs with housing,
farm land, and protection Serfs tended to land, cared for lords
animals, and maintained the estate All peasants owed the lord duties
Certain days of labor or amount of grain
Manors: The Economic Side of Feudalism
Manors were only a few square miles
20-30 families lived there
Self sufficient community
Manor life was hard Peasants paid many taxes Including tithe – church tax 10% of income A lot of working Life expectancy = 35 years old
Chapter 13 European Middle Ages
500 – 1200 A.D.Section 3: The Age of Chivalry
13.2 Vocabulary• chivalry
• tournament
• troubadour
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2
3
Knights: Warriors on Horseback
Charles Martel organized armored horsemen called Knights
Technology: Saddle and stirrups Allowed soldiers to fight on
horses
Warrior’s trained all year Were given land
Knighthood and Code of Chivalry
Chivalry – Complex code of ideals A knight must fight bravely for 3
masters Feudal lord Heavenly lord His lady
Knights must be loyal, brave and courteous
A Knight’s Training Boys learned the code of chivalry early in
life
Age 7, sent off to another castle to learn fighting skills
Age 14, became a squire, or servant to a knight
Age 21, a squire became a knight
A young knight traveled for 2 years in search of wars and tournaments
Do not CopyMedieval Europe FeudalismDesign of Castle
Brutal Reality of Warfare
War was brutal
Hot oil, water or lead was poured on soldiers
Archers shot arrows to defend castle
Literature of Chivalry Many stories glorified castle life
Epic poetry – poems that retold stories, adventures
They wrote love poems and songs
Troubadours were traveling musicians
Women’s Role in Feudal Society
Noblewoman – Could own little land Could send knights to war Threw rocks and fire arrows at attackers
Peasant Woman – A lot of labor in home and fields Child care Young women learned house duties
Chapter 13 European Middle Ages
500 – 1200 A.D.Section 4: The Power of Church
13.4 Vocabulary • clergy
• sacrament
• canon law
• Holy Roman Empire
• lay investiture
The Far Reaching Authority of the
Church Church and European rulers
competed for power
Church had its own organization Pope
Clergy Bishop Priests
Feudalism divided many people
Religion unified them Being part of religious community
Law of the Church Canon Law
Marriage Religious practices
Consequences Excommunication Interdict - religious services would not be
performed
The Church and the Holy Roman Empire
Otto the Great was king of Germany in 936 Built up his power by forming
alliance with church Limited the power of nobles
Later invaded Italy on Pope’s behalf and was named emperor
German-Italian Empire became Holy Roman Empire Caused many problems
The Emperor Clashes with the Pope
Church not happy that the Emperor controlled the clergy Lay investiture – kings and nobles
appoint clergy 1075, Pope banned lay
invesiture
German Emperor Henry IV was upset Tried to force the pope to resign Emperor was excommunicated
Begged Pope for forgiveness to save throne
Showdown at Canossa King Henry went to meet the Pope The Pope forced Henry to wait outside for
3 days in the snow The Pope was forced to forgive
Successors to Pope and Emperor met Established Concordat of Worms
Treaty: Church could appoint Bishops
Emperor could veto
Disorder in the Empire King Fredrick is elected in 1152
Barabarossa
Aggressively invaded rich cities in Italy
Pope and Italian merchants formed alliance called Lombard League
Lombard league soldiers defeated King Fredrick Used crossbows against knights
Fredrick was forced to make peace
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