Review: The Middle Ages in Europe

Life in western Europe was dangerous due to roaming bandits and barbarian warriors.

Trade and economic prosperity declined as more people moved away from cities.

Western Europe prospered after the fall of the Roman Empire.

The Eastern Roman Empire (also called the Byzantine Empire) prospered for another thousand years.

It linked valuable trade routes between the East and West

It was the center of Christianity in Europe

It was the home of the Hagia Sophia

It was the center of learning for Western Europe

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He enlarged his kingdom to include France, Germany, Holland, Belgium & Northern Italy

He imitated the Roman court and Roman style of rule

He was crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800 A.D.

He reunited Western Europe with the Byzantine Empire

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strengthened the Feudal system

towns declined

disrupted trade

castles were used to provide protection