The Middle Ages 1066-1485.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

An Introduction to the Middle Ages and Geoffrey Chaucer

Advertisements

The Middle Ages

Station 2: Maniacal Middle Ages : Knights of the Templar is founded to protect pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land 1170: Thomas Becket murdered.

Pre-Reading Activity. Approximately Early Middle Ages High Middle Ages Late Middle Ages

The Middle Ages; Ch 13, section 3: pages Medieval (Latin for “middle ages”) Europe CE Kings and Queens Lords and Ladies Kingdoms and Castle.

The Medieval Times. The Monarchy William the conqueror was a powerful king. He took control all over England. He was very organized and brought law and.

An Introduction to the Middle Ages and Geoffrey Chaucer

The Middle Ages 1066 – 1485 Norman Invasion – Crowning of 1 st Tudor King.

Notes on The Medieval Period & Canterbury Tales. The Medieval Period (1066 – 1485) The Anglo-Saxon period is typically considered to have ended in 1066,

English Literature The Medieval Period (Middle English)

The Medieval Period AD 1066-the year the Normans defeated the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror, a Norman (French),

The Medieval Ages The Dark Ages Begins in 1066 when Edward the Confessor died. He left no heirs to the throne sparking a three-way battle for the.

The Middle Ages

The British Middle Ages

The Middle Ages Other Names for Period Dark Ages Medieval Era.

I. Feudalism= -European society during the Middle Ages -there were no longer any great empires -only small feudal states -Nobles owned land given to them.

The Middle Ages. Historical events: The Norman Conquest of 1066 Feudalism as a social system Religion, the centre of life Epic poems and ballads Medieval.

The Medieval Period The Norman Conquest 1. The Battle of Hastings: William the Conqueror 2. Domesday Book: inventory 3. seized property 4.

The Middle Ages ( ).

Geoffrey Chaucer England’s first great writer. / Geoffrey Chaucer made an enormous mark on the language and literature of England.

The Middle Ages Mrs. Womack English 4 Background Notes.

The Middle Ages 1066 A.D A.D.. William the Conqueror His biological father was Edward the Confessor’s cousin. Although William was an illegitimate.

PERIOD 6 Chaucer and Canterbury Tales. History Feudal England William the conqueror t England the continental social, economic, and political system called.

The Middle Ages Elements of Literature – 6th Ed.

The Middle Ages

The Medieval Era AD. Changes from Anglo-Saxon times: 1066 Norman Invasion – French and Latin languages are introduced Rise of Middle English.

The Medieval Period English 10 Academic.

Let s Rol l Middle Ages. Charles Martel Who forced the Muslims out of France in the Battle of Tours.

The Middle Ages ( ). Events and Social Changes William the Conqueror and his Norman army defeated English King Harold at the Battle of Hastings.

Medieval Period ► Battle of Hastings: Harold the Saxon, the King of England was defeated by William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy.

Literature of the Middle Ages

Medieval Period Also called –The Middle Ages –Dark Ages People believed in the “divine order” –God destined man’s role in society God... Angels...

From Legend to History: The Old English and Medieval Periods ( )

The Canterbury Tales Introductory Notes. Changes in England Norman Conquest—1066 –Normans (“north men”) were descendents of Vikings, who had invaded France.

Three different factions had power during the early Middle Ages:

The Medieval Period in England I. The Norman Invasion II.Effects of the Norman Conquest III.The Effects of the Church IV.Rise of the Common People V.Literature.

Mi ddle Ages 1066~1485. October 1066 Duke William of Normandy defeats King Harold –Aka William the Conqueror.

The Middle Ages William the Conqueror & Normans The Normans never withdrew from England. William, the duke of Normandy, wanted to rule the.

The Medieval Period In the beginning….  The Normans invade England in William the Conqueror takes the crown.  He brings Feudalism to.

The Middle Ages The Story of Our Times Part II. The Norman Conquest Edward died in 1066 Saxon Council named Harold II as the King William the Conqueror.

Anglo-Saxon England The Germanic tribes of the Angles and the Saxons became powerful tribes in England. Three important kingdoms of Northumbria, Mercia,

The Middle Ages The Battle of Hastings In October 1066, a daylong battle known as the Battle of Hastings ended the reign of the Anglo- Saxons.

The Medieval Period (The Middle Ages) 1066—

Duke of Normandy, cousin of Edward the Confessor; believed Edward had promised throne of England to him Harold, earl of Wessex crowned king.

Geoffrey Chaucer.  Characterization Norman Conquest (William the Conqueror) led to Feudal system (class consciousness)  Class structure based on land.

THE MIDDLE AGES.  From Normandy in France  Killed King Harold (in Hastings)  King Harold was the last of the Anglo-Saxon kings  This began.

PERIOD 3 Chaucer and Canterbury Tales. Religion (Christianizing England) Pope Gregory I sent missionaries to convert people into Christianity, by 650.

Alfred the Great Unified The Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy.

KEY IDEAS The Monarchy War and Plague Three Social Forces Geoffrey Chaucer Medieval Romance King Arthur.

Medieval Time Period: Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales WebQuest.

In October of 1066, Duke William of Normandy, France defeated King Harold of England, the last of the Anglo- Saxon kings. William built The White Tower.

The Norman ConquestThe Norman Conquest  Norman claims on England  The Normans were interested in the wealth of England  Duke William was related to.

Growth of Feudal Monarchy in Medieval England. The Norman Conquest Duke William of Normandy laid claim to England and crossed the Channel in The.

Medieval Era Edward the Confessor Dies in 1066 The witan chose Harold II to be king, but William, Duke of Normandy, claimed that the throne.

The Middle Ages William the Conqueror & Normans The _________ never withdrew from England. William, the duke of Normandy, wanted to _______.

The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages ( ).

The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages ( ).

The Middle Ages The Tales They Told

The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages

The anglo-saxon period and The Middle Ages

The Canterbury Tales Pre-Reading Activity.

The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages

Growth of Royal Power in England

Background for Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales

Presentation transcript:

The Middle Ages 1066-1485

I. The Normans A. Led by William the Conqueror B. Defeat Anglo-Saxons in 1066 C. Bring to England: 1. French language 2. Social system-- feudalism 3. Property taxes

II. Feudalism King gives barons portions of his land Knights protect the land Serfs work the land

III. Knighthood Must abide by their code of chivalry Must be loyal to their barons May participate in courtly love (serve and adore a lady of the court in a nonsexual relationship)

IV. Literature Plays about Bible stories are popular on holidays Ballads (songs/poems) are recited or sung at home and in alehouses Stories are written about knights’ adventures—romances The Canterbury Tales (a collection of short stories) is the first great piece of English literature

V. Historical Change Women had no rights and were always subservient to men.

B. The archbishop of Canterbury (St. Thomas) is murdered in his cathedral by four of the king’s knights.

C. The Magna Carta (a precursor to our Constitution) is signed in 1215 to limit a king’s power.

Monasteries continued to be the learning centers; however, monks reverted to writing in Latin.

E. A merchant/middle class developed as the population grew in cities

VI. The Black Death Disease spread by fleas B. Wiped out 1/3 of Europe’s population C. Serfs leave the country & move to cities D. Brings an end to feudalism and the middle ages.