1. Bobcat Challenge
Read the section “Rivers and Seas” on page 244. What advantages would there have been for medieval Paris to be situated on the Seine River?

2. Today’s Materials: Interactive Notebook Textbook (page 244)
Cornell notes: The Early Middle Ages
Station Work

3. How did geography shape life in Europe after the fall of Rome?
Guiding Question:
How did geography shape life in Europe after the fall of Rome?
How did Germanic groups build kingdoms in Western Europe?

4. European Leaders
Clovis
Charlemagne
Otto
Frederick I
Charles Martel

5. Why were castles important?
Take notes from the Youtube Video.

6. What was the common purpose for all castles?
DQ #1:
What was the common purpose for all castles?

7. DQ #2:
What were some architectural features of the castles that were designed to protect the inhabitants?

8. CA #1: DBQ Questions: Church Authority
What was the source of conflict?
What did the pope do to Henry?
How did Henry respond?
How was this issue resolved by a new German King and a new pope in 1122?

9. CA #2:
Lesson 2 review (1-8)

10. Homework: Answer these questions in a short essay. (Half page)
What effect did geography have on the development of Europe during the Middle Ages?
What effect did Germanic kings have on Europe’s religion?
How did the Church influence the Holy Roman Emperors?