Middle Ages
What happened after the fall of the western Roman empire?
Western Europe began an era of social, political and economic decline.
What is topography?
An arrangement of physical features
What is to migrate?
To move
Who became king in 768
Charlemagne, Charles Martel’s grandson,
What is the name of the period of European history between ancient and modern times?
Middle Ages
Mention some examples of European topography
The fertile North European Plain, and mountain ranges, such as the Alps, Pyrenees, and Urals, in the north and south.
What did the Germanic tribes do to Europe?
They divided much of Europe into many, mostly small, kingdoms.
What did Charlemagne do during his reign?
During his long reign, he was able to reunite much of the old western Roman empire.
How long did the Middle Ages last?
From 500 CE to 1500 CE, 1000 years.
How do rivers help the people?
Rivers serve as highways for trade, bring water to farmland, and form natural boundaries
What happened in Europe by the 530s?
A group called Franks managed to take control over much of the land in present-day France and Germany.
What did Charlemagne do with Christianity?
He spread Christianity throughout his empire and promoted education.
What did Europe and Asia form together?
The Eurassian Landmass
What kind of climate does Europe have?
Except in the far north, Europe's climate has a relatively warm, moist climate year-round.
Which leader took control of Frankish lands in 717?
Charles Martel.
What happened to his Empire in the end?
Although Charlemagne was a strong ruler, his empire crumbled following his death.