Dark Ages Presentation
Transcript: Charlemagne Monks copied ancient manuscripts They lived simple lives They preserved western culture. Significant because they helped people find peace and order. St. Patrick Conquered France and spread feudalism Barbarian king of France. He stopped all the attacks on France. Was crowned by the Pope in Rome. Significant because he spread feudalism. The Vikings At the age of 16, he became a slave after he was kidnapped by pirates. While captive, he devoted himself to the study of Christianity. When he escaped slavery, he decided to became a missionary. Tried to abolish slavery Significant because he was the Bishop of Ireland. Charles Martel Serfs were bound to the soil. They had no rights. Cound never leave the manor. Significant because they were slaves to the lord. When the Roman Empire fell, the barbarians began their ruling of Europe. Barbarians roamed around but eventually settled on land and formed their barbarian kingdoms The barbarians were significant because they were the next group to ruler Europe. Significant because they ruled Europe after the Romans. Missionaries went around Europe with hopes to spread their religion and convert others. The barbarians were originally polytheistic, but were later converted to Christianity by missionaries. For missionaries to convert a whole barbarian kingdom, it was most successful to start by converting their kings to Christianity. Significant because they spread Christianity. Converted England to Christianity Established Christian church and converted people to Christianity. First Archbishop of Canterbury. Significant because he converted the barbarians to Christianity. The Barbarians They terrorized the coasts of Europe. Essentially, barbarians in boats. Women there had more rights than any other place in Europe. Significant because terrorized many civilizations. The Monks He prevented Muslims from taking Europe. Was king of France He was a military genius. In The Battle of Tours, he was out numbered, but still won. Significant because Muslims might have ruled Europe otherwise Dark Ages Presentation Most powerful force during the Middle Ages. Everyone respected the church. There were churches wherever you went. Significant because everyone of the time respected it greatly. He was the first king of France. He was the first barbarian king to convert to Christianity. He is known as the founder of France. Significant because he was King of France St. Augustine of Canterbury The Missionaries The Church Clovis The Peasants