dark ages geography
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Do Now:
• Get a lined sheet of paper and write down the following questions:– Describe the “Dark Ages– Why do historians call it the “Dark Ages”?– What is the geographical difference between
Northern Europe and Southern Europe?– How has the climate and geography influenced
Medieval society in Europe?
The Dark AgesThe Dark Ages
What are the “Dark Ages”?
476 C.E. – 1000 ish C.E.
Europe: France (Gaul), Italy, Spain, EnglandEurope: France (Gaul), Italy, Spain, EnglandPortugal, etc.Portugal, etc.
Rome Fell – Left EuropeRome Fell – Left Europewithout leadershipwithout leadership
A Period of FaithA period of struggle
Why do historians call it the “Dark Ages”?
1 – Called the “Dark Ages” for two reasons:a.Lack of information about the period b.Little cultural advancements made
2 – No longer called the “Dark Ages” – now known as “Early Middle Ages”
“The Dark Ages” – 9 min
European Geography
Physical Features: Mountains, waterways, flatlands
Vegetation
Find the Landform!
Atlantic Ocean
English Channel
Pyrenees
Alps Apennines
EurasiaBlack Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Climate
Southern Europe
• Rugged landscape – the Alps and the Apennines
• Mild winters and hot, dry summers
• Crops – citrus, olives, etc.
Northern Europe
• Much of northern and western is grassland and farmland
• Cold winters• Plenty of rainfall• Forest and farmland• Crops- Grains
What role did geography play in shaping Medieval society in Europe?
Abundant forests Good climate for farming-Abundant rainfall-- Great crop land
Home to many self sufficientsmall kingdoms andEstates – People could produce What they needed
Rivers
Review
• Why do historians call the period between 476 -1000 C.E. Called the “Dark Ages”?
• What role did geography play in shaping Medieval society in Europe?