Middle Ages 500-1500 A.D. Development of France and England.
The Beginning of the Middle Ages 500 to 1500 AD
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Local Monasteries became the only centers of learning following Rome’s Fall.
Monks preserved a common language (Latin) and a system of learning.
Monks and Monasteries
Created a Church that was both Spiritual and Secular.
He acted just as a king would, he could do things such as tax and raise an army.
Promoted Canon Law as the Law of the land.
Pope Gregory I: the Church as an Earthly Power
Stopped the spread of Islam into Western Europe and set the stage for future Holy Wars.
Battle of Tours: Christian Resistance
Charlemagne used Christianity as a way of uniting people under his rule.
His tactics were simple, convert or die by his sword.
Charlemagne: Christian Warrior
Charlemagne promoted learning in monasteries and established some of Europe’s first universities.
For the first time, Europe as we know it began to rise in prestige and power.
Charlemagne is best known for his at times hard yet effective rule.
Charlemagne: Revival and Legacy