1. RISE OF FEUDALISM NOTES: Have out your “Rise of Feudalism” worksheet from yesterday.

Use this information to complete filling in the worksheet/check your answers.

2. ROLES IN FEUDAL SOCIETY: Complete viewing two “Roles in Feudal Society” films and

completing two corresponding viewing guides (from the Unit 3 page of Mr. Saska’s site.)

3. WORLD RELIGION VENN DIAGRAM: Any remaining time may be spent working on your

2nd Chance World Religions Triple Venn diagram. Please review the guidelines for the

project and use the research links found on the Unit 3 page.

The Middle AgesAre separated into three parts…

Early- 476-1000

High- 1000-1300

Late- 1300-1450

The Fall of ROME MARKS THE

BEGINNING

the Renaissance MARKS THE END

In The EarlyMiddle Ages…Europe was

dangerous and

violent. This was

because the Roman

army no longer

existed.

The system Europe reorganized

itself into after the fall of Rome.

Peasant/ Serf

Knight/Priest

Monarch

Lord/Noble/Lady

CHARLEMAGNE’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

One of the strongest leaders of the Franks

• Used knights on horseback; gave knights land in returnfor their protection

• United all of Europe under a Christian empire

• Worked with the Pope

• Became Holy Roman Emperor

His Greatest Accomplishment:

• Helped prepare the way for feudalism by providing knights with land as a payment

This constant threat of

invasion and violence forced

Europeans to reorganize and

adopt the feudal system.

Muslims from Spain

How did this boat help

the Vikings?

It allowed for both sea and river travel

THEVIKINGS

WHO were the Vikings?

• Warriors from Sweden, Denmark, and Norway

• Known as the Northmen/Norsemen in Europe

WHEN were they around?

• :The Viking Age”- 800-1100

WHAT did they do?

• Launched bloody raids on North Europe

HOW were they so successful?

• Used longships

• Knowledge of European coast

WHAT motivated them?

• “Money, fame, and glory”

• The Afterlife

• To find new land to farm

Unique Viking Ideas

• Had advanced views on government and rights

• “The Rule of Law”- everyone, including the King, was expected to obey the law

• Men and women were seen as equal

What happened to the Vikings?

• Larger armies in Europe beat the Vikings

• Most Vikings converted to Christianity

MonarchsBelieved in the “divine right of

kings,” which meant that God gave them

the right to rule.

Had to rely on their lords to provide enough

knights and soldiers.

Was answerable to the Pope.

The NoblesLike monarchs, lords and ladies were members of the nobility, the highest-

ranking class in medieval society.

Most of them lived on manors.

Lords were responsible for managing and

defending his land and the people who worked

it.

The lord appointed officials to make sure villagers carried out their duties. They also acted as judges and punished those who

broke the law.

Noblewomen were responsible for raising and training their children and sometimes the

children of other noble families. They were also

responsible for overseeing their large households.

The clergy were religious

people

Bishops- wealthy leaders of the

church

Priests- heads of churches; cared for the spiritual needs of the people

Monks- scholars who copied texts and taught nobles

Nuns- very holy women of the Church

The Roman Catholic Church was the single

largest unifying organization in

medieval Europe

Cler

gy

Knights were the mounted soldiers of the medieval world.

In general, knights had

to have a good deal of

wealth, since a full

suit of armor and a horse cost a

small fortune.

Stages to becoming a knight were:

1. Page

2. Squire

3. Knight

Knights were

expected to be loyal to

their Churchand lord, to be fair, and to protect

the helpless.

Knights

Most peasants worked at raising crops and tending livestock.

The daily lives of peasants revolved around work.

Children did not go to school or have tutors, so few knew how to read.

Serfs were bound to the manor and couldn’t leave without permission.

Peasants

Comparing and Contrasting

Christianity Islam Judaism

Christianity

All 3 non-overlapping

sections should at least

include:

At least 8

complete

sentences

containing facts

about the

religion

ALL PROJECTS

SHOULD BE IN

COLOR, EASY TO

READ, NEAT, AND

ORGANIZED. PLEASE

BE MINDFUL OF

SPELLING!

Any overlapping

section must

contain at least 3

complete sentences