1. Time Periods of the Middle Ages
In the main section of each row, you will take notes.
In the column on the RIGHT side, you will create an illustration that summarizes your notes.
EARLY MIDDLE AGES: CE
HIGH MIDDLE AGES: CE
LATE MIDDLE AGES: CE

2. EARLY MIDDLE AGES: 500-1000 CE After the fall of Western Roman Empire
Small barbarian kingdoms rose up throughout Europe
Beginnings of feudalism
Charlemagne (Charles the Great) expands Frankish empire

4. HIGH MIDDLE AGES: CE
Christianity becomes dominating force – power of the church rises
Vikings from Northern Europe raid and attack Europe
Rise of knights & castles
Crusades begin - Christians attack Muslim cities in the the Middle East to “defend” their religion

6. LATE MIDDLE AGES: 1300-1500 CE Decline in feudalism
Rise of nations (countries) ruled by royal families
Hundred Years’ War – war over territory between France & Britain
Bubonic plague (“Black Death”) kills 1/3 to 1/2 of European population