Hannah Smith - Western Civ Blog

TERMS & NAMES 1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance. • Middle Ages - an era in European history that followed the fall of the Roman Empire (500 to 1500) • Franks - Germanic people who established an empire during the Middle Ages • monastery - a religious community of men • secular - concerned with world matter than spiritual matters • Carolingian Dynasty - a dynasty ruled by the Frankish (751 to 987) • Charlemagne - built the greatest empire since ancient Rome, also known as "Charles the Great" USING YOUR NOTES 2. What was the most important event in the unification of the Germanic kingdoms? Why? The most important event in the unification of the Germanic kingdoms was the Germans accepted Christianity because it helped spread the religion. MAIN IDEAS 3. What were three roots of medieval culture in western Europe? Three roots of medieval culture in Western Europe were the classical heritage of Rome, the beliefs of the...

1.   The idea of the "Dark Ages" came from later scholars who were heavily biased toward Ancient Rome. in  467 A.D., Germanic people conquered the Roman Empire in the West  the time period became popularly known as the "Dark Ages" because most of the written records had a strong Rome bias.  the literacy rate was lower in this time than in the Early Middle Ages  the idea of the "Dark Ages" came from Renaissance scholars in the "Dark Ages" no great leaders emerged, no scientific accomplishments were made and no great art was produced. 2.   The Church replaced the Roman Empire as the most powerful force in Europe, redefining the relationship between church and state. Europe in the Early Middle Ages lacked a large kingdom or political structures the medieval Church grew into the most powerful institution in Europe in 1000-1300 A.D. a movement began with ST. Anthony of Egypt and rose to its most influential point in the Middle Ages. du...

1.) Describe the internal factors that led to the collapse of the Roman empire. The internal factors that led to the collapse of the Roman Empire are  the corruption of politics, and military losses.  2.) Explain the combination of external factors that contributed to Rome's loss of power .  The combination of external factors that contributes to Rome's loss of power was the invasion by the Barbarian tribes, the rise of the Eastern Empire, and economic troubles. 3.) Describe the impact of Christianity on Roman rule. Christianity became the official religion in the Roman Empire which made  Christians able to practice their religion and that helped grow the empire.

TERMS & NAMES  1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance. • Jesus  -  born in Bethlehem around 6 to 4 BC, founder of Christianity • apostle  -  12 men who were Jesus' disciples • Paul  -  apostle of Christ,  taught throughout Roman empire • Diaspora  -  Jewish people driven from their homeland into exile because of rebelling against the Romans • Constantine  -  emperor of Rome in 312 AD • bishop  -  a level of church hierarchy; each city would have its own bishop • Peter  -  first bishop of Rome • pope -   the head of the Christian Church; Peter was first pope USING YOUR READING GUIDE  2. Which event do you feel was most significant in the spread of Christianity? Why? An even that I feel was most significant in the spread of Christianity was Pauls mission because he went to many places and taught the word and was a role model of faith. M...

TERMS & NAMES  1.For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance.  • civil war -  A conflict between two political groups within the same country • Julius Caesar -  A Roman general, statesman, consul; played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire • triumvirate -  Group of three leaders sharing control of the government • Augustus -  First Roman emperor who gained power after defeating the combined forces of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony • Pax Romana -  Period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire USING YOUR READING GUIDE  2. Which category of the Roman Empire do you feel was most significant? Why? The category of the Roman Empire that I feel was most significant was their military because the miliarty helped expand the empire. MAIN IDEAS  3. What factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic?  ...