Early Middle Ages

The term "medieval" comes from what language?

• English

• French

• German

• Latin

Largest and strongest of the Germanic kingdoms that carved up the Western Roman Empire between 400-700 AD.

• Saxons

• Lombards

• Franks

• Vandals

King of the Franks who conquered Gaul and converted to Christianity to win the support of the people.

• Clovis

• Charlemagne

• Charles Martel

• Peppin the Short

Pope who crowned Charlemagne Roman Emperor?

• Benedict

• Leo

• Francis

• Alcuin

Charlemagne's Spies who checked on his empire:

• CIA

• FBI

• MI5

• Missi Dominici

Location of Charlemagne's School

• Westfield

• Paris

• Aachen

• Barcelona

Well respected scholar from York who created a Latin curriculum that we still use today:

• Dr. Bolton

• Dr. J

• Dr. Oz

• Alcuin

What happened after Charlemagne's death in 814?

• Peace was declared

• His heirs fought for power and eventually his grandsons created the Treaty of Verdun in 843.

• The Saxons invaded Europe

• His son Louis gave away the kingdom to the Saxons.

Charlemagne's Legacy:

• Extending Christian Civilization

• Blending German, Roman & Christian Traditions

• Establishing strong government and serving as an example to future leaders.

• All of these

This justice system replaced Roman Written Law:

• Trial by Jury

• Trial by Ordeal

• Canadian Law

• Drawing high cards