early middle ages about 500 ce-1000 ce also called: dark ages, medieval times decline from the...
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Early Middle Ages About 500 CE-1000
CE Also called: Dark Ages, Medieval
Times Decline from the
achievements of the Romans and Greeks
Early Rulers There was a lack of
leadership after the fall of the empire
In Western Europe the FRANKS become the dominant group
Frankish Leaders Merovingian Family are
the first rulers Clovis(481ce–511 ce) is
the greatest of the kings Great expansion of empire Founded France and Paris After his death the empire
began to weaken Empire divided by 3 sons
Decline of Merovingians Became known as the
“do-nothing kings” One family emerged: Charles Martel became
famous for defeating the Muslims at the Battle of Tours in 732
His son, Pepin the Short overthrew the last of the Merovingians and became King of the Franks
The “Greatest!!” Charles the Great or
CHARLEMAGNE became king after his father’s (Pepin) death
What makes a great leader?
Read pages 25-26 Based on our discussion
of leadership, was Charlemagne a “great leader” and why?