Chapter 15 Section 1 Questions1. The seas & rivers in Europe were important

because they provided safety & opportunities for _____________.

2. A Germanic people, _________, settled the area known today as France.

3. Charlemagne was the first Frankish ruler to believe in __________for all people.

4. Between A.D. 800 & 900, Europe was invaded by Muslims, Magyars, and ___________.

5. In 1073, Pope Gregory VII issued a decree forbidding kings from appointing high-ranking __________ officials.

The Geography of Europe• After the fall of the Roman Empire in A.D. 476,

Western Europe was divided into many kingdoms. • The continent of Europe is a large peninsula made

up of smaller peninsulas. Most of Europe is within 300 miles of a coastline. This encouraged trade.

• Rivers made it easy for people to travel. • Seas & rivers offered protection. • Many mountain ranges prevent any one group to

rule all of Europe.

BELL RINGER: Analyze the map on page 513 and answer the following questions

1. Which peoples lived in the British Isles?

2. Where, in general, did the Franks settle?

So what? What is important to understand about this?

The Germanic KingdomsWho was

Charlemagne?The Holy

Roman EmpireEurope is Invaded

Who were the Franks?

The Rise of the Catholic Church

Why Is Gregory VII Important?

Why were Monks Important