The Germanic tribes which ruled most of Western Europe after the fall of Rome (e.g. the Goths, Franks, Vandals, Angles, and Saxons) were primarily warrior cultures.

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Pro: Most Dark-Age rulers were illiterate.

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Pro: These Germanic rulers were usually much better at conquering territory than governing it.

Were the "Dark Ages" really so dark? (guided research activity)

The Germanic tribes which ruled most of Western Europe after the fall of Rome (e.g. the Goths, Franks, Vandals, Angles, and Saxons) were primarily warrior cultures.

Pros

Cons

Most Dark-Age rulers were illiterate.

These Germanic rulers were usually much better at conquering territory than governing it.

Selected claim, supporting its parent

The Germanic tribes which ruled most of Western Europe after the fall of Rome (e.g. the Goths, Franks, Vandals, Angles, and Saxons) were primarily warrior cultures.

Pro claim 1

Most Dark-Age rulers were illiterate.

Pro claim 2

These Germanic rulers were usually much better at conquering territory than governing it.