Charlemagne Unites the Germanic Kingdoms

Middle Ages- Known 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- Worldly; 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- Charles 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 Germanic Tribes.
4. Disruption of trade, fall of cities, decline in education
5. Expanded the role of Pope to include secular power as well as spiritual; used church money to build armies, repair roads and help the poor

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