1. History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Germanic Kingdoms: 500-1000 Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111

2. Summary: 500-1000 A.D. The heirs to the Roman Empire included: The Byzantine Empire The Islamic Empire The Germanic Kingdoms A blending of cultures The role of The Christian Church The Vikings

4. How did Germanic tribes rule Western Europe? A King Converts to Christianity Since Clovis controlled a powerful kingdom, how might his conversion have affected Europe?

5. 1.What two forces provided stability as the Roman Empire in the west declined? 2.Explain ways that superstition replaced law and learning. 3.What are the Romance languages and how did they emerge? 4.What was feudalism? (manorialism) 5.How did the Church assume many of the functions of the Roman Empire? 6.How did Christian faith spread throughout Europe? 7.How did corruption begin to enter the Church? 8.Who were holy hermits? 9.What contributions did influential church members make: Benedict, Scholastica and Pope Gregory? 10.What was “Christendom?”

7. Color Transparency 39: Western Europe

8. The Early Christian Church 590: Pope St. Gregory

9. Early Church Documents 698: Lindisfarne Gospels 800: Book of Kells

11. Christmas 800 C.E.

12. Color Transparency 40: The Battle of Tours

13. Progress Monitoring Transparency (1 of 2)

14. Progress Monitoring Transparency (2 of 2)

15. 843: Treaty of Verdun Charlemagne’s grandsons 900: Rise of Feudalism

16. The Vikings Contributed “Energy, Creativity and Will” to Atlantic Civilization. Viking Brooch Section 1 Self-Test

17. Early Feudal State Normandy: Successful Mini-State Animated Bayeux Tapestry (original and “improved” versions ) Bayeux Tapestry Puzzle (In-Class Activity)

18. Assignment 1 1.Read text pp. 214-216 2.Define blue-bold terms 3.Answer 3 Checkpoint questions 4.Create personal study map, based on maps, on this PP and on pp. 215 and 217 of text (due Thurs.)

19. Assignment 2 1.Read text, pp. 217-218 2.Define blue-bold terms 3.Answer Checkpoint question 4.Answer Map Skills questions 1-3 based on Map, pp 217

20. Assignments 3-4 1.Read text, pp. 219-224 2.Define blue-bold terms 3.Answer 3 Checkpoint questions 4.Bring scissors and paste to class on Thurs. Note: Optional: Bayeux Tapestry Project due Monday, 2/7.

21. Bayeux Tapestry Project Your task is to recreate the story of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 by Duke William. Your primary source is a tapestry. You may work with a partner or individually*. 1.You need: A packet of 12 pictures and 12 captions An Internet link to the Reading Museum, whose exhibit tells the full story. A piece of construction paper, scissors, glue stick. 2.Cut out the picture frames and captions and using the museum’s resources paste these elements to tell the story of this historical event. 3.For extra-credit, pass in your correct (abridged) version while meeting the specified deadline – Monday, beginning of class, 2/7. *For individual work or if you make a mistake with materials provided, you can download your own from the Reading Museum’s website

22. Assignment 5 1.Defending a Castle, pp 220-221. Follow link and answer Thinking Critically questions. 2.Take self test 3.Read “What Happened After Hastings” Note: Optional: Bayeux Tapestry Project due Monday, 2/7.