History of the Ancient and Medieval World

The Middle Ages: Rebuilding

History of the Ancient and Medieval World

The Middle Ages: Rebuilding

RebuildingOverview

RebuildingOverview

• Feudalism and Manorialism

• The Feudal Mini-state

• The Church

• Revival of Trade and Growth of Towns

Cleric, Knight and Peasant

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

Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!

Generic plan of a medieval manor; open-field strip farming, some enclosures, triennial crop rotation, demesne and

manse, common woodland, pasturage and meadow

Optional Extra-Credit: How did religious houses mirror this

world?

Assignment 1Assignment 11.Read text, pages 225-230

2.Complete Note Taking Study Guide (The Medieval Church: Concept Web)

Feudalism and the Manor EconomyFeudalism and the Manor EconomyFocus: How did these interlocking systems of organization emerge and

shape medieval life?

1. What does this audio clip demonstrate about power and status?

2. Why might a battlefield provide social opportunity?

The Medieval Church: In-Class DiscussionThe Medieval Church: In-Class Discussion

• The Church Dominates Medieval Life (pp. 225-227)

• Spread of Christianity, Map (pp. 226)

• Monasteries and Convents (pp. 227-228)

• The Power of the Church Grows (pp. 229-229)

• Corruption and Reform (pp. 229-230)

• Jews in Europe (pp. 230)

• The Gregorian Chant (next slide)

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

Assignment 2Assignment 21. Read pages 244-top of 245 (incl. Biography of

William the Conqueror)

2. View Animated Bayeux Tapestry (link on next slide)

3. Bring to class 3 things: a piece of construction paper, scissors and glue stick

Extra Credit, due by email 2/13:

Benedictine Monastery Analysis, posted on BB

Extra Credit, due by email 2/13:

Benedictine Monastery Analysis, posted on BB

Suggestion: Study Infographic, pp. 227

Early Feudal StateEarly Feudal StateNormandy: Successful Mini-State

Animated Bayeux Tapestry

Bayeux Tapestry Puzzle

(In-Class Activity)

Assignment 3-5Assignment 3-5

1.Read text, pages 231-236

2.Complete Note Taking Guide outline

3.Define 8 bold-blue terms

4.Answer 4 Checkpoint questions

Extra Credit: Benedictine Monastery Analysis due by email, Friday, 2/13

Extra Credit: Benedictine Monastery Analysis due by email, Friday, 2/13

Quiz Overview (for Monday 2/23)Based on Videos, Class Notes, Text, Chapter 7

Quiz Overview (for Monday 2/23)Based on Videos, Class Notes, Text, Chapter 7

• 8 Matching: key terms and people• 8 Multiple Choice• 1 short answer question• 2 visual identifications (Bayeux Tapestry)• 1 reading with 3 questions.• 1 bonus question

Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!