Great Potential of Europe
After the fall of the Roman Empire the Nobles of Europe came to power with the help of the Roman Catholic Popes. This should last for a thousand years (until about 1,450 AD) then the power of the cities and reformers became stronger and stronger. This should result in the slowly dismantling of Kingdoms, Counties, Duchies and the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
The people who suffered during this long period under the joke of the Church and the Warlike Kings, Counts and Dukes became more and more independent with the help of the Cities. From the 14th century onwards most cities were fortified all over Europe to defend the citizens against Warlike Nobles. Finally came the time of progress in architecture, art, trade and science and the first form of democracy was introduced in 1462 AD.
France
In the early part of the period, the Roman province of Gaul gives way to the Frankish kingdoms, led for some 250 years by the Merovingian kings. Even under the Merovingians, the region remains recognizably Roman, preserving Roman administrative structures, language, learning, and many artistic practices.
Christianity assumes ever greater importance as the nobility converts, founding large numbers of monasteries. The network of churches and monasteries built in the Merovingian period provides Charlemagne with an administrative infrastructure that will allow him to create his great empire in the ninth century.
Charlemagne's descendants, known as the Carolingians, will rule the region until almost the end of the period. Metalwork remains an important art form throughout the period. Highly accomplished examples of ivory carving and manuscript painting emerge under Carolingian rule. Though relatively few survive, many stone buildings—particularly in the form of churches, monasteries, and palaces—are built.
Germany
In the early part of the period, central Europe is inhabited by various tribes, either pagan or newly Christian. By 1000, the region is the heartland of the Holy Roman Empire, a loose confederation of territory ruled by a Christian dynasty aspiring to the greatness of Roman and Byzantine imperial power.
The shift affects patronage of the arts. Sixth- and seventh-century patrons commission portable metal objects and personal adornments that might aggrandize them anywhere; ninth- and tenth-century emperors seek to replicate the splendors of Christian Rome. They foster the building of stone churches and monasteries, the illumination of sumptuous books, and the casting of bronze sculptures in a revival of ancient technique.
The people who suffered during this long period under the joke of the Church and the Warlike Kings, Counts and Dukes became more and more independent with the help of the Cities. From the 14th century onwards most cities were fortified all over Europe to defend the citizens against Warlike Nobles. Finally came the time of progress in architecture, art, trade and science and the first form of democracy was introduced in 1462 AD.
France
In the early part of the period, the Roman province of Gaul gives way to the Frankish kingdoms, led for some 250 years by the Merovingian kings. Even under the Merovingians, the region remains recognizably Roman, preserving Roman administrative structures, language, learning, and many artistic practices.
Christianity assumes ever greater importance as the nobility converts, founding large numbers of monasteries. The network of churches and monasteries built in the Merovingian period provides Charlemagne with an administrative infrastructure that will allow him to create his great empire in the ninth century.
Charlemagne's descendants, known as the Carolingians, will rule the region until almost the end of the period. Metalwork remains an important art form throughout the period. Highly accomplished examples of ivory carving and manuscript painting emerge under Carolingian rule. Though relatively few survive, many stone buildings—particularly in the form of churches, monasteries, and palaces—are built.
Germany
In the early part of the period, central Europe is inhabited by various tribes, either pagan or newly Christian. By 1000, the region is the heartland of the Holy Roman Empire, a loose confederation of territory ruled by a Christian dynasty aspiring to the greatness of Roman and Byzantine imperial power.
The shift affects patronage of the arts. Sixth- and seventh-century patrons commission portable metal objects and personal adornments that might aggrandize them anywhere; ninth- and tenth-century emperors seek to replicate the splendors of Christian Rome. They foster the building of stone churches and monasteries, the illumination of sumptuous books, and the casting of bronze sculptures in a revival of ancient technique.
Location
Europe is a relatively small area, although its impact on the modern world has been enormous. It lies on the western end of Eurasia, which is the giant landmass where Europ and Asia meet together at one point. Europe's location benefited those who live in it. The location was in a dense area where alot of resources were provided. The advantages of Europe's location was that even though it was a small continent, it had a large impact on the world.
Resources
Many resources were present there all over Europe. Iron was ysed for weapons and was found in the ground. Fish was plenty as Europ is all surrounded by seas, and because of this, a fish market was built. Coal was used for fire and bakers used it to bake. Farmers used slate, which is a type of stone, to farm. Timber wood was used for paper, furniture, houses, and the building of boats. However, paper was actually used for contact and documents. Some more great untapped potential are:
- Dense forests that covered much of Europe
- Rich black soil which was used alot as it was great for farming
- Rivers were ideal for trading and traveling
- Seas, most important resource, gave Europe power, and provided Naval cities and even trade and sailing routes. It also provided needs for the people
This shows that there really was a great potential, because all of these things were used by invaders for example the Vikings, who were from Norway. The idea of Europe's potential spread as invaders returned with some stories to narrate, resources to give, and ideas to spread.
- Dense forests that covered much of Europe
- Rich black soil which was used alot as it was great for farming
- Rivers were ideal for trading and traveling
- Seas, most important resource, gave Europe power, and provided Naval cities and even trade and sailing routes. It also provided needs for the people
This shows that there really was a great potential, because all of these things were used by invaders for example the Vikings, who were from Norway. The idea of Europe's potential spread as invaders returned with some stories to narrate, resources to give, and ideas to spread.