History of the Ancient and Medieval World Rebuilding The West Walsingham Academy Mrs. Powell Room 108

Summary: 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

Rebuilding Where We Are? Feudalism and Manorialism: Response to Chaos The Medieval Church Revival of Trade and Growth of Towns Cleric, Knight and Peasant

Feudalism and the Manor Economy Being Knighted on the Battlefield Why do you think a squire might be knighted on the battlefield rather than in the usual formal ceremony? Bulwark against Chaos

Feudalism Norman knight wearing chain mail Norman Church Romanesque Architecture and Obligations (Each image is a link.)

Feudal Obligations: Graphic Organizer Instructions: Using the elements provided, create a graphic organizer explaining feudal relationships among the parties listed. By adding arrows, show how these relationships functioned. With text boxes, list the rights and responsibilities of each relationship. Remember that a graphic organizer must display information in a clear, easy-to-interpret manner. (Hint: Consult pp of text and images in this week’s PP Notes)

Feudal Obligations Elements to arrange King Powerful Vassals Knights/Lesser Lords peasants

Manorialism: economic basis of feudalism Generic plan of a medieval manor; open- field strip farming, some enclosures, triennial crop rotation, demesne and manse, common woodland, pasturage and meadowcrop rotationdemesne manse Optional SCA due Monday: How did religious houses mirror this world? Check out a “new” medieval castle (Click on the plan)

In-Class Activity Define terms, answer questions 1.Feudalism Develops 2.World of Knights and Nobles 3.Defending the Castle 4.Biography: Eleanor of Aquitaine 5.Manors Support Feudalism 6.Map Activity

Summary: Section 2

The Medieval Church: In-Class Discussion 1.The Church Dominates Medieval Life (pp ) 2.Spread of Christianity, Map (pp. 226) 3.Monasteries and Convents (pp ) 4.The Power of the Church Grows (pp ) 5.Corruption and Reform (pp ) 6.Jews in Europe (pp. 230) 7.The Gregorian Chant (next slide)

The Church Question: What is the relationship between the Gregorian Chant and life in a medieval monastery? Background: This style of singing grew out of Jewish worship traditions and was influenced by the music of the Greek Church. The name Gregorian Chant comes from Pope Gregory I, , biographer of St. Benedict. He set up schools to teach the proper forms of chant and collect and preserve the singing of the monks. Consider: rhythm, beat, language, effect

The Early Christian Church 590: Pope St. Gregory

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

The Medieval Church Activity: Analysis of a Benedictine Monastery’s Site Plan Using the archaeological site plan of a typical monastery found on the next slide as well as the pictures in your text (Infographic: Life in a monastery) write a paragraph analyzing what this evidence tells the historian about life in a religious house during the early middle ages. Be sure to incorporate the questions posed in your text, Thinking Critically, pp You will also want to include what you know about the Benedictine Rule.

Assignment 1 (due Thurs. 3/6) Read text, pp Define blue-bold terms Take notes using the concept web illustrated at bottom of pp (You will complete the web in next assignment) Using either text or link, answer question of Map Skills, pp. 226

Assignment 2 (due 3/7) Read text, pp Define blue-bold terms Take notes by completing the concept web illustrated at bottom of pp Read biography, St. Francis of Assisi, pp. 229 and answer question. Monitor your progress, take self-quiz

Assignment 3 1.Read text, pages Complete Note Taking Guide outline. 3.Create a study plan for Unit 7 Test

Test Overview Based on Videos, Class Notes, Text, Chapter 7 Friday: 3/14 8 Matching: key terms, people, & places 8 Multiple Choice 1 short answer question 1 reading with 3 questions