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IV
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The Age of Faith
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476A.D.
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1215
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5th Century - 13th Century
People to Know
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Vocabulary
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Peardeck™
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Unit Guide
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NEED TO KNOW
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The fall of the Roman Empire devastated Europe, ushering in the Dark Ages. As the Germanic tribes create kingdoms in Western Europe, the Catholic Church and the Byzantine Empire hold on, serving as shining lights in the darkness.
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NEED TO KNOW
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Europe is besieged from the South and the North by invaders that force the rulers of Europe to institute a new political system (feudalism) to confront the threat. This system will help to protect the weak and ensure that the powerful rulers stay in power.
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NEED TO KNOW
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England, France, and the Holy Roman Empire each consolidate and unifiy their power, forging mighty kingdoms that dominate Europe. However, conflicts within some will have major impacts on their development in the future.
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