Medieval Europe

What I know

Lasted from around the 5th to 15th century.

After Rome fell, Europe was in shambles.

Economy and power problems

Anarchic, chaotic

Also known as the Middle Ages or the Dark Ages.

After the Middle Ages came the Renaissance (at least that's what I remember).

What I want to learn

How did Europe pick itself back up after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

Any new systems? Were they effective?

Who were some influential leaders?

What kind of government formed?

How did this period of time lead to the Renaissance?

What kind of new innovations and culture formed during this time period?

Strategies?

Technology?

Art?

Language?

Details about the Black Death.

The Black Death happened during this time.