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Middle Ages

1. Middle Ages

2. Defining Middle Ages The Middle Ages, also known as the Medieval period, is the time in European history that spans from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD to the beginning of the Renaissance in the 15th century. It lasted approximately 1000 years.

3. Clovis A Frankish Leader A few years before his death, clovis converted to Christianity, which helped to unify his kingdom and strengthen his rule.

4. Germanic Tribes Saxons Lombards Charlemagne (Charles Martel or Charles the Great) launched a series of military campaigns.

5. Pope In the year 800, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as the Emperor of the Romans, which marked the foundation of what would become known as the Holy Roman Empire.

6. Monasteries Monasteries are religious communities where monks live, work, and pray. They serve as centers of learning, preservation of texts, and agricultural production during the Middle Ages.

7. Explaining a Duchy A "Duchy" is a territory or domain ruled by a duke or duchess. It is a noble rank and often denotes a significant area of land that is governed autonomously.