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Middle ages
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500-1000
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Franks and Clovis
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400-700: strongest tribe in western europe. Clovis conquered Gaul in 486 and converted to Christianity
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Charles Martel and the Muslim World
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Islam appeared in about 622; the followers built a huge empire and creted a new civilization; crossed into Frnca in 732 and where defeat by Charles Martel
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Charlemange
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800:made an empire streching across France, Germany, and part of Italy: in 800 Pope Leo 3 asked for help to fight: was then named emperor of Rome. Created the Missi Dominici
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Alcuin
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respectful scholar who created a curriculum based on Latin learning.
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Death of Charlemange
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814: 3 grandsons drew up Treaty of Verdun which split it into three regions
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Fuedal System
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Lords and Vassals had a fuedal contract: a lord granted his vassal a fief and in return the lord promised to protect the vassal, and the vassal pledge loyalty to the lord and gave him work and moeny.
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Chivalry
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the code of the knights
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Parish Priest
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Only contact people had with the Church: Administered sacraments and celebrated mass with people: Preached Gospels: Rituals and faith were part of everyday life
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Benedictine Rule
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520: 3 rules to regulate monastive life( monks and nuns)......obey......poverty....and chasity
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