Chapter 5 Introduction

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Chapter 5: The Middle Ages

an introduction

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the theory you will be able to name several causes of the collapse of the Roman Empire and the consequences. 

You know what the middle ages are and could name at least three characteristics

Write down words that are related
with the middle ages

Clovis became a christian because

1. he was a christian
2. it was a strategy
3. it brought unity among his people
4. he got money from the pope

The Fall of the Roman Empire (causes)

• wandering of nations
• split of the Empire
• rise of Germanic kingdoms in their empire

476 Germanic people conquered the city of Rome

The Fall of the Roman Empire (consequences)

• unsecurity
• trading declined
• network of roads were no longer maintained
• no longer a mutual coin

Write down three things you have learned today

Write 1 thing down which you don't understand yet

Homework

Introduction Chapter 5: questions 1, 2 and 3

Next week: Hand in your Brochure of Rome!