I don't think it is helpful to characterize the Early Middle Ages, except by breaking the time down into smaller parts, relative to locations.
Most of the music from the Early Middle Ages is plainsong or chant.
The strongest civilizing force in Europe during the early Middle Ages was the Church.
Charles the Fat, Henry the Fowler, and Otto the Great were among the German kings of the Early Middle Ages. There were others.
During the early middle ages, 500 - 1000AD, Europe was a frontier land as it was sparsely populated and undeveloped. ;P
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Early Middle Ages 400 - 700, High Middle Ages 700 - 1300, Late Middle Ages 1300 -1500.
Most of the music from the Early Middle Ages is plainsong or chant.
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Dark Ages
The third period of the Middle Ages was the Late Middle Ages. The first is called the Early Middle Ages or the Dark Age. The second period was the High Middle Ages.
Chariots were raced in the Byzantine Empire in the Early Middle Ages.
The Roman Empire was followed by the Middle Ages: Early Middle Ages (5th to 10th century), High Middle Ages (c. 1001 to 1300) and Late Middle Ages (1300 to 1500).
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The strongest civilizing force in Europe during the early Middle Ages was the Church.
There is a link below to an article on the Early Middle Ages. Aside from having a lot of information, it has other links and references.