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Middle Ages - K nown as medieval period; 500 to 1500 AD; roots in classic heritage of Rome; beliefs of Roman Catholic Church; customs of various Germanic Tribes Franks -  Germanic people who held power; leader was Clovis; brought Christianity to the region monastery -  Religious community where Christians called monks gave up their possessions and devoted their lives to serving God. secular - W orldly; not pertaining to church matters or religion; temporal Carolingian Dynasty - A  dynasty of Frankish rulers, lasting from A.D. 751 to 987; started with Pepin Charlemagne - C harles the Great; ruled the Franks; strengthened regal power by limiting the authority of the nobles 2.  Germany adopting Christianity and the fact that it was the one and only religion. 3.  After the fall of Rome, the main roots to the next culture were three main reasons. 1) was the classical heritage of Rome. 2) The beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church and 3) the customs of several Ge...

The idea of the “Dark Ages” came from later scholars who were heavily biased toward ancient Rome. In the years following 476 A.D., various Germanic peoples conquered the former Roman Empire in the West  The negative view of the so-called “Dark Ages” became popular largely because most of the written records of the time Accordingly, they dismissed the era that followed as a dark and chaotic time in which no great leaders emerged While it’s true that such innovations as Roman concrete were lost, and the literacy rate was not as high in the Early Middle ages  as in ancient Rome , the idea of the so-called “Dark Ages” came from Renaissance  scholars like Petrarch, who viewed Ancient Greece  and Rome as the pinnacle of human achievement no scientific accomplishments were made and no great art was produced The Church replaced the Roman Empire as the most powerful force in Europe, redefining the relationship between church and state. In Rome’s...

Inflation - Drastic drop in the value of money coupled with a rise in prices Mercenary - Soldier who is paid to fight in a foreign army to defend against the increasing threats in the empire  Diocletian - Strong willed army leader who became the new emperor  Constantinople - New capital in Rome  Attila - Germanic assault on the empire, became a direct threat  3. Inflation, decline of agriculture economy, growing population, loss of patriotism, mercenaries, economy fall, reached limit of expansion, taxes were raise. 4. He ruled with an iron fist and fixed previous problems, split the empire in half and ruled the Eastern part, doubled the size of the Roman army. 5. They were fleeing the Huns, who had moved into their lands and began destroying everything. 

1. Jesus - Leader who came to be known as Christ and was believed to be savior Apostle - Close follower of Jesus Paul - Apostle who played a key role in the spread of Christianity throughout the empire Diaspora - Moving away of the Jews from their homeland in Palestina Constantine - Roman emperor who ended the persecution of Christians Bishop - Head of all the Churches in one area Peter - First apostle who helped spread Christianity through Syria and Palestine Pope - Head of all the Christian church 2. Jesus' death and resurrection was the most significant because it showed everyone that God is real 3. Personal relations with God, importance of people's love to God, neighbors and enemies 4. Because they refused to worship the Roman gods 5. It defined the Church basic beliefs

1. 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 rise of the Roman Empire. Triumvirate - In ancient Rome, a group of three leaders sharing control of the government. Augustus - The first Roman emperor (Octavian) who gained power after defeating the combined forces of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony.  Pax Romana - A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 b.c. to a.d. 180. 2. 3. Economic inequality, military upheaval, civil war, and the rise of Caesar. 4. They had an efficient system government, able rulers, and a strong military. 5. They provided many free game and gladiator contests and organized many celebratory contests.