Discuss the impact of the Carolingian dynasty including such aspects as how they gained strength, who the major players were, the role of the Roman Catholic Church and why the empire fell.

 1. The essay question to answer and do so in detail supporting your statements with a minimum of three exact quotes followed by page numbers from the textbook. No web sources are permissible. It must be a HIST 1010 survey textbook that is permissible, by me, for use in the class. 2. Each exam essay is to be no more than the equivalent of two typed, double-spaced pages. 3. At least three exact quotes followed by page numbers from the text are required. If there are no exact quotes (not paraphrasing) no credit will be given for the essay. Example: “Your chosen quote from the textbook typed in quotation marks”, (Author’s last name, page number) Specific example: “According to the text, “Europe……………” (Berger, 421) 4. A bibliographic entry for the text used is required at the end of the essay. 5. Textbooks/Reading List: Berger, Eugene, et. al.. World History: Cultures, States and Society to 1500. University of North Georgia Press, 2016. Textbook Link: https://web.ung.edu/media/university-press/World%20History%20Textbook-082817.pdf?t=1510261063109