Middle Ages- 476-1453 AD
476- when Romulus Augustus was told to step down as emperor
This new society has roots in:
- classical heritage of Rome
- beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church
- customs of various Germanic tribes
5th century Germanic invaders overrun the western half of the Roman Empire causing:
- disruption of trade
- downfall of cities
- population shifts to rural areas
Charles the Hammer
- defeats a Muslim raiding party from Spain at the Battle of Tours in 732
- if he hadn't won, western Europe could have become a part of the Muslim Empire
Charlemagne
- 6 foot 4
- fought Germanic tribes
- spread Christianity
- encouraged learning
- gave power to lower class
Treaty of Verdun (843 AD)- Louis the Pious has three sons who couldn't agree on who was next in line for the throne. They solved their disagreement by splitting the kingdom three ways.
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