Eternal life in paradise was the reward to those who believed Jesus was the Son of God and followed his commandments. ... Another man who helped the spread of Christianity was Charlemagne. ... Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of the West as a reward for converting the conquered peoples. ... Gothic cathedrals were erected and reflected the recent acceptance of a more civil way of life. ...
Religion is the basis of belief for humans, it is a belief that there is a higher being that watches over us guiding us, a belief that there is life after death and if we follow these beliefs we shall enter heaven the most beautiful place. ... Charlemagne he made his wars of aggression definitely religious wars. ... With his sword Charlemagne preached the Gospel of the cross to the Saxons, Bohemians, and as far as the Danube which is now Hungary. As the Christian propaganda of Charlemagne swept towards the shores of the north and Baltic Seas, the pagans were driven to sea. ...
Charlemagne and his great kingdom was the new tribe from the north that grew rapidly at this time. ... Charlemagne's court was centered around education. ... Basically, life during the middle ages was harsh and dreadful. ... Saint Francis of Assisi who lived a very simple life and loved everyone is one. ...
