Order vs. Chaos

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Order vs. Chaos

• Europe after the fall of Rome

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MEDIEVAL
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Middle
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Age / Time
MIDDLE AGES Time period in Europe between the
fall of Rome and the development of modern Europe.
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The world goes dark

• There are no laws. No one is in charge. Order
  has given way to chaos but has not given up

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Picture Europe
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Forests covered much of the European continent.
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A large fertile plain ran from Russia across the
northwest section of the continent.
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The climate varied. While mild in the
Mediterranean region year round, it could be very
cold and harsh in the North.
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Abundant rainfall in parts of Europe made the
soil heavy and difficult to plow.
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The cities that once belonged to Rome declined.
Weeds grew between the carefully laid stones in
aqueducts and wall, crumbling the once sturdy
structures.
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Centralized rule of Europe no longer
existed.Europe was now in the hands of the
Franks, Visigoths, Vandals, Angles, Saxons,
Ostrogoths, and Vikings.
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The various tribes that overran Europe when Rome
fell were fiercely independent.
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When at war, tribes showed little mercy, killing
many women and children.
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Trade disappeared except between close neighbors.
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Law and order was achieved by local chiefs. There
was no higher authority in most places.
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Loyalty to tribal chiefs was very important and
kept order within small communities. There was no
one else to rely on.
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Most families grew just enough food to feed
themselves. With threat of starvation and attack
ever looming, people saw their leaders as their
protectors.
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Choose a leader
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Definition Strength Origin
KING
POPE
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Where Did Kings Come From?

• The concept of a King is an ancient idea.
• In the Middle Ages, the first kings were leaders
  of the Barbarian tribes who took power after the
  fall of Rome.
• Ex Odoacer declared himself King of Italy when
  he conquered Rome in 476
• Ex Clovis united all the Frankish tribes, and
  became the King of the Franks.

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Definition Strength Origin
KING Leader of a kingdom Wealth/ land People military King- ancient idea Kings leaders of barbarian tribes
POPE Leader or ruler of the Roman Catholic Religion Followers (Roman Catholics) Wisdom God
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Where Did Popes Come From?

• Peter, a close follower of Jesus Christ, is
  considered to be the first Bishop of Rome.
• Since Rome was such an important city, the Bishop
  of Rome was an important leader in the Christian
  religion.
• At first, the Bishops of Rome were chosen by
  local religious leaders.
• Sometime between 300 and 600 AD, the Bishop took
  the title Pope (which means father).

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Definition Strength Origin
KING Leader of a kingdom Wealth/ land People military King- ancient idea Kings leaders of barbarian tribes
POPE Leader or ruler of the Roman Catholic Religion Followers (Roman Catholics) Wisdom God Peter1st bishop of Rome Bishopimportant Romeimportant Bishop of RomeSUPER IMPORTANT 300-600 C.E. BoR took the title of Pope (father)
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One of the big issues in the Middle Ages is
Who is more powerful, the King or the Pope?
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Reflection Underneath your sponge, write who you
think will be most powerful/ influential, kings
or popes?