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The Middle Ages 500 ? 1500 CE Main Idea The Middle Ages began after the fall of the Rome Empire and was a result of European peoples' need for protection from attack. Words Worth Knowing Middle Ages ? period in Europe between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance (about 500-1450) Medieval ? having to do with the Middle Ages Dark Ages ? the beginning of the Middle Ages when Europe was often invaded or at war, learning was lost, trade was disrupted, and cities were often abandoned. Common language was also lost Germanic tribes ? various groups which invaded western Europe. Couldn?t read or write, but known for songs and legends. Brought technology with them such as the stirrup. Dialect - a different way of speaking the same language What?s the difference?

Chapter 18 The Rise of Russia Russia's great land empire was formed between 1450 and 1750. Unlike Western colonial empires, Russia's expansion involved only limited commercial exchange. Nevertheless, it fundamentally altered power balances from Europe to Asia. Russian leaders, casting off Tatar (Mongol) domination between 1450 and 1480, proceeded on a fairly steady course of expansion. Much of the new territory was Asian, but Russia also gained the leading role in eastern Europe by the 17th century. Regional kingdoms remained in eastern Europe, and many of them differed from Russia in important ways. Poland and Lithuania continued to rival Russia into the 17th century. But Russia was increasingly the focal point as it became a significant force in world history.

. (' Nrune_________________________________________ Date____________ DBQ 3: The Middle Ages: Dark Ages, Age of Faith, Age of Feudalism, or a Golden Age? Historical Context The Middle Ages in Europe, a period of time from approximately A.D. 500 to 1400, have been referred to by a variety of terms-the Age of Faith, the Dark Ages, the Age of Feudalism, and even a Golden Age. The medieval era began with the destruction of the Roman Empire and the disorder that followed, which led to the rise of feudalism. During this period of darkness, the Roman Catholic Church provided spiritual direc? tion as well as many nonreligious functions for the people of the times. Many literary, artistic, and architec? tural advances occurred .