MIDDLE AGES MEDIEVAL he collapse of the Roman Empire with invasion by Germanic chief Alaric set stage for new beginnings in Europe. In place once-sprawling empire there slowly emerged a number smaller kingdoms. However as counterbalance Catholic Church grew rapidly and had great social cultural political power. One lasting legacies medieval period was rise feudalism. This rigid social system used land protection to obtain loyalty wealth. Due amount violence time from neighboring tribes Vikings raiders common outlaws strong warrior culture emerged. these groups Franks temporarily united much Western their kings Charlemagne strengthened his kingdom using feudal aligning himself Church. 1066 William Conqueror took full control England brought law order implementing strict tax guidelines record keeping. 11th century revival trade underway throughout The invention farming tools led increased harvests helping spur growth towns cities thriving merchant class. There were also many developments national identities formed England France Spain. 1215 English nobility gained powers over king signing Magna Carta. New artistic styles namely Romanesque Gothic sweeping continent mostly seen construction churches. Far-flung cross-cultural integrations becoming more common sometimes peaceful violent. Starting 1096 European kings involved brutal often disastrous Crusades “reclaim” Holy Land Muslims invaders. this helped bring Europe out “Dark Ages” they encountered technology advancements Islamic World. Hundred Years War between France fought inter-continental dominance. Since Medieval is marked people power creating amongst peasants literature time reflects class struggles on system customs court romanticized moral codes known chivalry. YOU MAY USE THE WORD(S) OR FOR YOUR WORD ART.