Charlemagne

After the introduction of the feudal system to Europe in the time of Charlemagne, it continued to flourish for centuries. Landlords took the place of monarch for many peasants and commoners, until around the ninth century A.D. when many places in Europe began establishing national monarchies, creating many of the modern European countries we are familiar with today. The creation of these consolidated kingdoms, along with the natural progression of social organization and technology, triggered…

The monks were mentioned in this documentary because it’s a exensail link into Christianity. There were many challenges during this time period like, no food, no to little water that was dirty, no shelter, no clothes, and being conquered. Charlemagne is considered “most illuminating figure of the Dark Ages”. What were his major contributions? Some of his contributions were, never to lose a battle, gives birth, always to control lots of land, and always does his best. People named Vikings and…

There are so many talented people to admire in the world. The person who I really admire is the legendary, beautiful, French Canadian artist Celine Dion. She was born being the youngest child in a family of fourteen kids in Charlemagne, Quebec on March.10th 1968. Everyone in her whole family sang together in a group where they had went on many tours across Canada and performed as “Dion’s Family”. At just five years old, she sang various times in front of customers when the family…

Fifteenth century scholars describe the Middle Ages as a “long period of darkness” during which society made dramatic changes from the end of the age of Ancient Rome. During this “dark” time, an important number of religious changes and advancements were made. The Middle Ages are divided into three periods: the Early Middle Ages, the High Middle Ages, and the Late Middle Ages. The Early Middle Ages saw the rise of Islam and the effects it would have on Christianity. Throughout this time, Jews,…

Organized religion had an impact on all societies, whether it aided their success or was part of their downfall. The Persian Empire, the Roman Empire, the Islamic Empire, and the Holy Roman Empire all had certain stances on religion that affected the empire as a whole. Organized religion enabled particular empires to flourish, such as the Persian Empire, the Roman Empire, and the Islamic Empire, while also weakening others, including the Holy Roman Empire. The Persian Empire greatly benefitted…

Germany, and on the coast of the bay of biscay. Some major cities include Paris, Marseille, Toulouse, Nantes, Lyon, and Strasbourg.Paris and Marseille being the first and second largest cities in France. France as a nation came into existence when Charlemagne became emperor in 800 A.D. France became a country during the 9th century. Some famous figures in france are king louis the 16th who was king from 1643-1715 Marie Antoinette who was queen from 1755-1793, and Napoleon who was a military…

The Apostle’s Creed The Apostles Creed is the creed most widely used in Christian worship in the western world. Throughout the Middle Ages it was generally believed that this creed was composed by the Apostles on the day of Pentecost and that each of them contributed one of the twelve sections. This appears to be a legend dating back to somewhere between the 4th and 6th Centuries. However it still has good reason to be called the Apostles Creed because its content is in agreement with apostolic…

Cursive Is More Than Pretty Writing In the late eighth century Charlemagne tasked an English monk to standardize the script that became widely varied by region after the Roman Empire fell. Elegant handwriting changed over time and became a status symbol by the 1700’s, then professional penmen were hired to copy historical original documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. By the 1980’s American children were receiving little handwriting training while across the…

Chapter review “Discussion Starters Ch. 2” 1. What were the major contributions of several ancient societies to the development of education? During the Age of Pericles people became concern with educating children. Socrates introduced the Socratic method, the instructor makes inquires that stimulates critical thinking and the students arrive to conclusions. Both, Plato and Aristotle made great contributions. Plato suggested that each person had abilities to help their society, and Aristotle…

Knowledge is Power “Knowledge comes by eyes always open and working hands; and there is no knowledge that is not power”-Ralph Waldo Emerson. Throughout history men have fought and died for power. Great men such as Charlemagne of France and Augustus Caesar the first emperor of Rome shed blood and sweat to reach their goals of gaining and holding power. What is it however, that made these men of great statues come to power? What gave them the ability to become great leaders among their people?…