Dark Ages Geography
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This document provides information about the Dark Ages in Europe and the influence of geography on medieval society. It begins with questions for students to answer about the Dark Ages and European geography. It then defines the Dark Ages as the period from 476-1000 CE after the fall of Rome when Europe lacked leadership. Historians call it "Dark" due to lack of information and little cultural advancement. The document describes the different climates and crops of Northern and Southern Europe and how abundant resources like forests and farmland allowed small self-sufficient kingdoms to form. Geography shaped medieval society by providing good conditions for farming and production across Europe.
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Dark Ages Geography
- 1. Do Now: • Get a lined sheet of paper and write down the following questions: – Describe the “Dark Ages – Why do historians call it the “Dark Ages”? – What is the geographical difference between Northern Europe and Southern Europe? – How has the climate and geography influenced Medieval society in Europe?
- 2. The Dark AgesThe Dark Ages
- 3. What are the “Dark Ages”? 476 C.E. – 1000 ish C.E. Europe: France (Gaul), Italy, Spain, EnglandEurope: France (Gaul), Italy, Spain, England Portugal, etc.Portugal, etc. Rome Fell – Left EuropeRome Fell – Left Europe without leadershipwithout leadership A Period of FaithA period of struggle
- 4. Why do historians call it the “Dark Ages”? 1 – Called the “Dark Ages” for two reasons: a.Lack of information about the period b.Little cultural advancements made 2 – No longer called the “Dark Ages” – now known as “Early Middle Ages” “The Dark Ages” – 9 min
- 5. European Geography Physical Features: Mountains, waterways, flatlands Vegetation
- 6. Find the Landform! Atlantic Ocean English Channel Pyrenees Alps Apennines Eurasia Black Sea Mediterranean Sea
- 7. Climate
- 8. Southern Europe • Rugged landscape – the Alps and the Apennines • Mild winters and hot, dry summers • Crops – citrus, olives, etc.
- 9. Northern Europe • Much of northern and western is grassland and farmland • Cold winters • Plenty of rainfall • Forest and farmland • Crops- Grains
- 10. What role did geography play in shaping Medieval society in Europe? Abundant forestsGood climate for farming -Abundant rainfall -- Great crop land Home to many self sufficient small kingdoms and Estates – People could produce What they needed Rivers
- 11. Review • Why do historians call the period between 476 -1000 C.E. Called the “Dark Ages”? • What role did geography play in shaping Medieval society in Europe?