Islam And Christianity[1]

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Islam and Christianity

Battle of Tours o 732 AD. Muslim armies entered France. o Christian warriors led by Charles Martel defeated the Muslim army.

Charlemagne o Grandson of Charles Martel o He reunites much of the old Western Roman Empire. o Rules for 46 years. o Fights the Muslims.

A Christian Emperor o 800 AD, Pope calls on Charlemagne for aid. He answers and in gratitude, the pope declares him Emperor of the Romans.

Rule Under Charlemagne o Appoints nobles to powerful regions. n Their purpose is to maintain upkeep of roads and hear grievances of the people.

o Revived the Latin language for the rich and the clergy.

Charlemagne Dies o He dies in 814 AD and shortly after his death the empire he created falls apart. o Muslim attacks still continued till the 900’s. o The Vikings are responsible for ending Charlemagne's empire.

Quiz o What year is the battle of Tours? o What are two things Charlemagne did? o What language does Charlemagne revive? o What people destroy the last of his empire?

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