Charlemagne

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Charlemagne Revives Europe (for a little bit)

• Becomes king of the Franks in the late 700s

• Conquers and unites an empire

• Spreads Christianity (by force)

• Sets up palace schools to educate people

• Tries to revive trade and the use of money

• Sets up the government system of feudalism

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/charlemagne.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlemagne

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlemagne

Saves the Pope in 800 and is crowned “Holy Roman Emperor”

• Charlemagne saved the Roman Catholic Pope in 800 A.D.

• Was crowned “Holy Roman Emperor” by the Pope

• Many years after = thought of as a Christian hero/king

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Charlemagne’s Empire

“The Father of Europe”Known as the “Father of Europe” because of his influence on European culture. Even through his empire did not last beyond his own lifetime.

-promoted Christianity-revived some education-first to unite Europe after Roman Empire-laid the foundation for governments after him

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlemagne

His Empire Crumbles After his Death

• Dies in 814 A.D.

• His empire did not last long

• Eventually his lands were divided amongst his grandchildren

• And…. http://pages.uoregon.edu/kimball/images/0814.Charlemagne-CWA.152.jpg

The Vikings (and others) Invade!!!

• Just before Charlemagne died, Western Europe started to face invasions from all directions.

• These invasions slowly destroyed the Frankish empire

http://www4.wittenberg.edu/academics/hist/alivingstone/history111_files/syllabi/f10coursecalendar.htm

Viking’s Video Clip

Summary

• What would have happened had the Vikings never invaded Western Europe? Explain your thinking.

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