Yes, it is true that three major elements contributed to the formation of European civilization: the legacy of the Romans, the traditions of Germanic peoples, and the influence of the Christian Church. The Roman Empire provided infrastructure, governance, and cultural foundations, while Germanic tribes introduced new social structures and customs. Christianity unified diverse groups under a common faith and moral framework, shaping societal values and institutions. Together, these elements laid the groundwork for the development of medieval and modern European societies.
They differed in many ways (obviously), although both have a culture and tradition that stems from their Proto-European background.
the church the power
It was at a time when Europe was constantly changing hands. With all the bending of the cultures of the time Germanic, Roman, Previous Christian views they all came together.
Vandals.
Johann Christoph Cleffel has written: 'Antiqvitates germanorvm potissimvm septentrionalivm selectae ..' -- subject(s): Civilization, Germanic, Germanic Civilization
Germanic
Yes, it was (it's an extinct language now), from the Eastern Germanic branch.
Clovis
Friedrichkarl Roedemeyer has written: 'Sprache deutscher Landschaft' -- subject(s): Civilization, Germanic, Ethnology, German language, Germanic Civilization, Landscape, Linguistic geography
Yes, Germanic is considered one of the branches of the Indo-European language family that directly contributed to the development of English. English belongs to the West Germanic group of languages, which evolved from Proto-Germanic, itself a descendant of the original Indo-European language.
No, they were a northern European Germanic people.
Torston Evert Karsten has written: 'Les anciens Germains' -- subject(s): Germanic Civilization, Germanic languages, Germanic peoples