1. WHI.9 Early Middle Ages Europe 500-1000 C.E. (A.D.)

2. Medieval Society and the Church’s Influence Dates for Medieval (Middle Ages) Europe 500-1500 C.E. Dates for Medieval (Middle Ages) Europe 500-1500 C.E.

3. WHI. 9a Student will demonstrate knowledge of Western Europe during the Middle Ages from about 500-1000 CE in terms of its impact on Western civilization by sequencing events related to the spread and influence of Christianity and the Catholic Church throughout Europe.

4. The foundations of the Medieval Age (Middle Ages) had its roots in… a. Classical Heritage of Rome b. Christian Beliefs c. Customs of Germanic tribes The foundations of the Medieval Age (Middle Ages) had its roots in… a. Classical Heritage of Rome b. Christian Beliefs c. Customs of Germanic tribes

5. Influence of the Roman Catholic Church 1.As the Roman Empire fell, the Church grew in influence and became the center of many peoples’ lives. St. Benedict Monasteries/Sister Scholastica- Convents Church great unifier and controlled Papal States in Italy Influence of the Roman Catholic Church 1.As the Roman Empire fell, the Church grew in influence and became the center of many peoples’ lives. St. Benedict Monasteries/Sister Scholastica- Convents Church great unifier and controlled Papal States in Italy

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7. 2 ) Monks lived in monasteries, served the needs of the people, and preserved what ancient cultures? Greek and Roman

8. 3) Missionaries spread what religion and alphabet to Germanic tribes? Christianity and Latin

9. 4. Parish Priests served religious and social needs of people. What kind of needs? Religious (List 3) Social (List 2) 4. Parish Priests served religious and social needs of people. What kind of needs? Religious (List 3) Social (List 2)

10. 5) Who was, and still is today, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church? The Pope

11. Charlemagne 5) With the Roman Empire gone from Europe by 500 CE, what group invaded Europe and emerged as the strongest force in Western Europe? Franks 5) Charles Martel is best known for stopping the Muslims in 732 C.E. at the Battle of Tours. 5) With the Roman Empire gone from Europe by 500 CE, what group invaded Europe and emerged as the strongest force in Western Europe? Franks 5) Charles Martel is best known for stopping the Muslims in 732 C.E. at the Battle of Tours.

12. Crowning of Charlemagne and Placement of Church- Identify/Interpret the meaning of this picture

13. 5) Charlemagne, king of the Franks, was crowned Holy (New) Roman Emperor in 800 CE for his defending the Pope in battle; and this meant that the Church became powerful in politics.

14. Everyday Life -some priest run churches -taxes to the church (tithe) -attend village churches Power of Church -Pope lead Roman Catholic -own laws & courts -excommunication Nuns & Monks -set up housing, hospitals & schools for sick + poor -some missionaries -some preserve learning Reform -Church becomes rich & powerful -some clergy corrupt -some try to make changes

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16. WHI. 9c The student will demonstrate knowledge of Western Europe during the Middle Ages from about 500-1000CE in terms of its impact on Western civilization by explaining the rise of Frankish kings, the Age of Charlemagne, and the revival of the idea of the Roman Empire.

17. Medieval Timeline Clovis, founder of the Frankish state, conquers most of France and Belgium, converting his territories to Western Catholic Christianity http://duguesclin.free.fr/merovingien/page/Clovis_et_les_Alamans.htm

18. Medieval Timeline Pope Gregory widens the gulf between Eastern & Western Churches. He begins conversion of England to Christianity.

19. Medieval Timeline Heraclius becomes Emperor in Constantinople in 610 as the Persian Empire is attempting the takeover of Byzantine civilization. Persia is conquered by Byzantine forces in 627. http://www.wga.hu/tours/ arezzo/trumpete.html

20. Medieval Timeline Pepin of Heristal, a Merovingian ruler, unites the Frankish territories. He is succeeded by his son Charles Martel, who forms an alliance with the Church. http://www.boydhouse.com/ alice/Green/SalisburyThirty FirstGeneration.htm

21. Medieval Timeline The Battle of Tours was fought on October 25, 732 between forces under the Frankish leader Charles Martel and an Islamic army led by Emir Abd er Rahman. During the battle, the Franks defeated the Islamic army and Emir Abd er Rahman was killed. The result of this battle stopped the northward advance of Islam from Spain.

22. Medieval Timeline Arabs attempt to conquer Constantinople for 2 nd time, but Byzantine Emperor Leo the Isaurian defeats the Arab forces & reconquors most of Asia Minor. He uses “Greek Fire.” http://www.patriarch ate.org/ecumenical _patriarchate/chapt er_4/html/chora__p age_2.html Greek Fire (also called Byzantine Fire and liquid fire) was a weapon used by the Byzantine Empire, said to have been invented by a Syrian Christian refugee named Kallinikos (Callinicus) of Heliopolis, probably about 673. Some people believe that he acquired this knowledge from the chemists of Alexandria. It was capable of discharging a stream of burning fluid, and was very effective both on sea and land, but it was used primarily at sea.

23. Medieval Timeline Venerable Bede, an Anglo- Saxon Benedictine scholar, writes the History of the English Church and People in Latin, perhaps the best historical writing of medieval history. http://www.accd.edu/sac/english/bailey/medeng.htm

24. Medieval Timeline The first great English epic poem, Beowulf, is written in Old English. It is a Christian poem that shows early medieval society in England and shows roots in Old Testament law. http://www.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/lit erature/world_literature/beowulf.html

25. Medieval Timeline Carolus Magnus (Charlemagne), son of Pepin, succeeds his father and is one of the most important rulers of medieval history. In time, his empire—known as the Carolingian dynasty, is huge. Charlemagne’s empire includes the greater section of central Europe, northern Italy and central Italy in addition to realms already conquered by Frankish rule. Charlemagne’s system of government divides the vast realm into different regions, ruled by local “counts” who are overseen by Charlemagne’s representatives. http://www.w3perl.com/www/histoir e/france/carolingiens.html In addition, to aid expansion and administration of the kingdom, Charlemagne promotes what is called later, the “Carolingian Renaissance.” Prior to this revival of learning, practically the entire realm (with the exception of Benedictine England) is illiterate due to the decay of the Roman Empire. The director of the “renaissance’ is Anglo-Saxon Benedictine Alcuin, who sets up schools, sees to copying of classical Latin texts and develops a new handwriting.

26. Medieval Timeline King Alfred the Great of England constructs a system of government and education which allows for the unification of smaller Anglo-Saxon states in the ninth and tenth centuries. Alfred is responsible for the codification of English law, public interest in local government, and the reorganization of the army. He founds schools and promotes Anglo-Saxon literacy and the establishment of a national culture. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/lj/conque stlj/sermon_04.shtml?site=history_co nquestlj_sermon

27. Medieval Timeline Otto the Great is named emperor in Rome after defeating the Hungarians (Magyars). This provides Germany with the power to resist invasion.

28. 1)Franks emerged as a force in Western Euope. 2)Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne- Holy Roman Emperor. 3) Power of the Church was established in political life. 1)Franks emerged as a force in Western Euope. 2)Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne- Holy Roman Emperor. 3) Power of the Church was established in political life.

29. 4) Charlemagne reinterpreted Roman culture and he built churches, roads, and schools to unite the empire. 5) Charlemagne’s empire included modern day France and Germany in Western Europe. Primary Source/Film Clip 4) Charlemagne reinterpreted Roman culture and he built churches, roads, and schools to unite the empire. 5) Charlemagne’s empire included modern day France and Germany in Western Europe. Primary Source/Film Clip

30. WHI. 9b Students will explain the structure of feudal society and its economic, social and political effects. Also compare Japanese and European Feudalism Students will explain the structure of feudal society and its economic, social and political effects. Also compare Japanese and European Feudalism

31. Feudalism 9b 1) The Roman Empire ended with Germanic invasions.

32. 1) Feudalism was an agreement between lords and peasants who exchanged work & service for protection. 2) A piece of land granted to lesser nobles was called a fief. 1) Feudalism was an agreement between lords and peasants who exchanged work & service for protection. 2) A piece of land granted to lesser nobles was called a fief.

33. 3) The hierarchy (order of society) went from king or highest lord (gave land for protection) to vassal or lesser lord (gave protection for land) to serfs or peasants (gave work for protection). Film Clip/Link On Line/Draw Triangle-Vassals-10%, Primary S. 3) The hierarchy (order of society) went from king or highest lord (gave land for protection) to vassal or lesser lord (gave protection for land) to serfs or peasants (gave work for protection). Film Clip/Link On Line/Draw Triangle-Vassals-10%, Primary S.

34. Chivalry Brave, Loyal and True to One’s Word Fight Fairly and Be Generous to One’s Enemies Treat Captured Knights Well/Release for Ransom Protect and Cherish Women Brave, Loyal and True to One’s Word Fight Fairly and Be Generous to One’s Enemies Treat Captured Knights Well/Release for Ransom Protect and Cherish Women

35. 1) The economic system in Medieval Europe linking nobles and peasants to the land was called Manorialism (Manor System). 2) The lord of the Manor provided protection and serfs or peasants provided food. Rigid Class Structure. 3) Manors were self-sufficient which means _________________________________. 1) The economic system in Medieval Europe linking nobles and peasants to the land was called Manorialism (Manor System). 2) The lord of the Manor provided protection and serfs or peasants provided food. Rigid Class Structure. 3) Manors were self-sufficient which means _________________________________.

36. Harshness of Manor Life Peasants could not travel farther than 25 miles from Manor. Free Peasants- Late Middle Ages Serfs with property/If Serf died, women/children on their own. Taxes for Using Mill to ground grain. Marriage Tax so that no one can be a large extended family and challenge the main vassal Church Tax- 1/10 or tithe Crowded Dirty Living Conditions Poor Diet and Health Peasants could not travel farther than 25 miles from Manor. Free Peasants- Late Middle Ages Serfs with property/If Serf died, women/children on their own. Taxes for Using Mill to ground grain. Marriage Tax so that no one can be a large extended family and challenge the main vassal Church Tax- 1/10 or tithe Crowded Dirty Living Conditions Poor Diet and Health

37. Answer to Poor Diet/Health Three Field System Fallow/Spring Planting/Fall Planting –Wheat/Rye, Barley,Peas and Oats Strip Farms– Glebe (Church), Lord (Desmene), Peasants Advantages: –Increase food production –Variety of Crops –Improved diet = increase population Three Field System Fallow/Spring Planting/Fall Planting –Wheat/Rye, Barley,Peas and Oats Strip Farms– Glebe (Church), Lord (Desmene), Peasants Advantages: –Increase food production –Variety of Crops –Improved diet = increase population

38. WHI.9d Students will sequence events related to the invasions, settlements, and influence of migratory groups, including Angles, Saxons, Magyars and Vikings.

39. Invaders 1) What two groups moved from central continental Europe to the island of Britain (England), later becoming the English people? Angles &Saxons

40. 2) These people came from Scandinavia in northern Europe in the 800’s CE, and were known for being fierce warriors and spread through Europe all the way to Russia. Vikings

41. 3) The Magyars from Central Asia spread to Hungary.

42. Influence of the Angles, Saxons, Magyars and Vikings 1) Manors with castles provided protection from invaders and strengthened the political system of Feudalism. Influence of the Angles, Saxons, Magyars and Vikings 1) Manors with castles provided protection from invaders and strengthened the political system of Feudalism.

43. Influence of the Angles, Saxons, Magyars and Vikings Continued Invasions disrupted trade, destroyed towns and feudal system was strengthened.