The Western World After the Fall of Rome……
The Western World After the Fall of Rome……
1) Christianity grows in power and spreads
❖ Due to weak political rulers and chaotic times, the Church gains power
2) Germanic invaders move into Rome and settle in parts of the empire.
3) Frank leaders attempt to unify and shape France
❖ Clovis
❖ Charles the Hammer
❖ Charlemagne
4) Irish and Anglo-Saxons carve out foundations of England, North France, Ireland
5) Vikings – Evolve from farmers to raiders and warriors who put fear into the hearts of Europeans
❖ Lack of land/harsh conditions
❖ People do not feel safe
❖ Discovery of “new” lands
6) Byzantine Empire – Eastern Roman Empire – Remains strong until 1453
❖ Creates another version of Christianity
❖ Encounters Islam
❖ Justinian and Theodora
i. Known as greatest Byzantine emperor
7) Islam
❖ starts and spreads w/ Muhammed in Saudi Arabia
❖ Becomes 2nd largest religion in the world
8) Eastern Slavs
❖ Create the foundation for Russia under the “Ivans”
❖ Invasion of Mongols in the 1200’s
All of this leads to fear and a desire to be PROTECTED, which leads to a new system of power called FEUDALISM
The rise of Kings, Tribal Leaders, and the Church brings POWER STRUGGLES
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