History of the Ancient and Medieval World

Rebuilding The West

History of the Ancient and Medieval World

Rebuilding The West

Walsingham Academy

Mrs. McArthur

Room 111

Summary: 500-1000 A.D.Summary: 500-1000 A.D.

The heirs to the Roman Empire included:•The Byzantine Empire

•The Islamic Empire

•The Germanic Kingdoms

•A blending of cultures

•The role of The Christian Church

•The Vikings

•Feudalism and Manorialism: Response to Chaos

Feudalism and the Manor Economy

Being Knighted on the Battlefield

Why do you think a squire might be knighted on the battlefield rather than in the usual formal ceremony?

Bulwark against Chaos

FeudalismFeudalism

Norman knight wearing chain mail

Norman Church

Romanesque Architecture

and Obligations

(Each image is a link.)

Manorialism: economic basis of feudalismManorialism: economic basis of feudalism

Generic plan of a medieval manor; open-field strip farming, some enclosures,

triennial crop rotation, demesne and manse, common woodland, pasturage and

meadow

Optional SCA due Monday: How did religious houses mirror this world?

Check out a “new” medieval castle(Click on the plan)

Summary: Section 2

In-Class ActivityDefine terms, answer questions

1. Feudalism Develops

2. World of Knights and Nobles

3. Defending the Castle

4. Manors Support Feudalism

5. Biography: Eleanor of Aquitaine

6. Map Activity

RebuildingOverview

RebuildingOverview

• Feudalism and Manorialism– Normandy: the feudal mini-state

• The Church

• Revival of Trade and Growth of Towns

Cleric, Knight and Peasant

The ChurchThe ChurchQuestion: What is the relationship between the Gregorian

Chant and life in a medieval monastery?

Background: This style of singing grew out of Jewish worship traditions and was influenced by the music of the Greek

Church. The name Gregorian Chant comes from Pope Gregory I, 590-604, biographer of St. Benedict. He set up schools to teach the proper forms of chant and collect and preserve the singing of

the monks.

Consider: rhythm, beat, language, effect

Economic Expansion and Change (pp 231-236)

1. Agricultural Revolution (pp. 231+233)

2. Revival of Trade + Travel (pp. 233+234)

3. Trade in Medieval Europe – Map Skills (pp. 232)

4. Commercial Revolution (pp. 234+235)

5. Role of Guilds (pp. 235-236)

6. Daily Life in a Medieval City (pp. 236)

Economic Recovery: Graphic OrganizerSection 4

Economic Recovery: Graphic OrganizerSection 4

Create a visual summary of your portion of this section. Assign responsibilities for development and presentation of 4-min. review. Be sure to include terms, visuals, primary sources and key concepts (check objectives and checkpoint

questions.)

Assignment 1Assignment 1• Read text, pp. 225-228• Define blue-bold terms• Take notes using the concept web illustrated at

bottom of pp. 225. (You will complete the web in next assignment)

• Using either text or link, answer question of Map Skills, pp. 226

Choose 1 of 2 SCA Possibilities, due by email 2/13: 5 points

1. A Benedictine Abbey: A Short Analytical Essay

2. The Feudal System: Graphic Organizer

Both are posted on SPA

Assignment 2Assignment 2• Read text, pp. 228-230• Define blue-bold terms• Take notes by completing the concept web

illustrated at bottom of pp. 225.• Read biography, St. Francis of Assisi, pp. 229

and answer question.• Monitor your progress, take self-quiz

Choose 1 of 2 SCA Possibilities, due by email 2/13: 5 points

1. A Benedictine Abbey: A Short Analytical Essay

2. The Feudal System: Graphic Organizer

Both are posted on SPA

Assignment 3Assignment 31.Review Section 3, Take Auto-Test

2.Read text, pages 231-236

3.Complete Note Taking Guide outline

Choose 1 of 2 SCA Possibilities, due by email 2/13: 5 points

1. A Benedictine Abbey: A Short Analytical Essay

2. The Feudal System: Graphic Organizer

Both are posted on SPA

Assignment 4Assignment 41.Define 8 bold-blue terms

2.Answer 4 Checkpoint questions

3.Take section 4 Auto-Test

Choose 1 of 2 SCA Possibilities, due by email 2/13: 5 points

1. A Benedictine Abbey: A Short Analytical Essay

2. The Feudal System: Graphic Organizer

Both are posted on SPA

Assignment 5Assignment 51.Organize your materials for Chapter 7 Quest; see

next slide

2.Review historical context with Interactive Timeline

3.Consult Quick Study Guide, text, pp. 238

4.Check your Knowledge: Take on-line practice test

Choose 1 of 2 SCA Possibilities, due by email 2/13: 5 points

1. A Benedictine Abbey: A Short Analytical Essay

2. The Feudal System: Graphic Organizer

Both are posted on SPA

Quest Overview (for Tuesday 2/14)Based on Videos, Class Notes, Text, Chapter 7

Quest Overview (for Tuesday 2/14)Based on Videos, Class Notes, Text, Chapter 7

• 8 Matching: key terms, people, & places

• 8 Multiple Choice

• 1 short answer question

• 1 reading with 3 questions.

Long-Range Planning: Due Monday, 2/27

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