Middle Agesthe gradual decline of the Roman Empire ushered in this era of European history, spanned from about 500-1500. During these centuries a new sciety slowly emerged. It had roots in 1. the classical heritage of Rome 2. the beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church 3. the customs of various Germanic tribesGermanic InvadersIN the fifth century, they overran half of the Roman Empire. Repetition of this and constant warfare caused a series of changes that altered the econcomy, government, and culture.
