today in western civ we learned about all the new emperors. There was Tiberius and Coligula. Tiberius ruled from ad 14 to AD 37. he was a great general, but a reluctant emperor. After the death of his son, he exiled himself from Rome and left his prefects in charge. He died at age 77. Coligula was the next emperor, he ruled from AD 37 to AD 31. He had won a power struggle after Tiberius’ death. He was known for his cruelty, and extravagance. Mr Schick said that he was known for perversity as sell. He was an insane tyrant! He had later been assassinated by a group of praetorian guards, Senators, and the Imperial court, trying to re-establish the Republic.
whats on the test ? Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms: -Middle Ages ( 476-1453 ) -3 roots in: classical heritage of Rome, beliefs of Roman Catholic Church -Customs of various Germanic tribes The overrun of the western half of the Roman empire causes: -disruption of trade -downfall of cities -population shifts to rural areas Romance languages are: French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian Manor-people were loyal to,the lord, not kingdom. Serfs, Knights, Lords (king, church officials nobles, knights, peasants) Clovis rules Gaul (people known as Franks) works with the Church (511) Rules: -Vows of poverty -Chastity -Obedience What is a combination of religious and military rule? Theocracy Tithes=church taxes used to build roads and raise armies Secular-worldly power Pope Gregory- secular power Charles Martel (the hammer)-defeats the muslims at the battle of Tours in 732 Franks/Charles win Tours-city Year-732
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