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Feudalism in the Middle Ages by Mr. Quigley (Medieval Europe (Rome Fell…
Feudalism in the Middle Ages by Mr. Quigley
Medieval Europe
Rome Fell 476 CE
Germanic tribes conquered
destroyed towns
killed people
No strong central government
no huge Roman army
divided into small kingdoms
almost constant war
safety/security challenges
many thrived thanks to
moderate climate
rich soil
crops & livestock
abundant forestland gave lumber
mountains gave minerals
iron for weapons
water
fish
sea
rivers
possible trade routes
governments got stronger eventually
somewhat united by Christianity
Clovis first converted (Franks)
most not before 500 CE
Angles
Jutes
Saxons
Franks
Clovis first converted
many subjects did too
spread Christianity's influence
Conquered Roman Gaul 486
Pope
stayed in Rome city
Led Christianity
not interested in trade
Franks tribe
no large central gov.
no written laws
obeyed traditions of king
small villages
worked land
tended herds
Previously united Europe
caused W. Europe change
large cities disappeared
trade disappeared
Started "Middle Ages"
500-1450 CE
From Latin
medium = middle
aevum = age