Topic: the middle ages gq: what factors led to the age of exploration Topic: the middle ages gq: what factors led to the age of exploration? Lesson code: e 1 do now: why were the middle ages often refered to as “the dark ages”? h.w.1-7: chapter 2, section 1 read, notetaking strategy, vocabulary terms and definitions in your glossary, all questions answered,.

Chronological reasoning Articulate how events related chronologically to one another in time and explain the ways in which earlier ideas and events may influence subsequent events Identify, analyze and evaluate the relationship between multiple caue and effects Recognize, analyze and evaluate dynamics of historical continuity and change over periods of time

Ancient rome

Barbaric invasions (350-800 c.e.) Barbaric tribes come into the roman lands to steal and find better places to live. Tribes Anglo Saxons, vandals, huns Some raid and move – some settle in conquered lands

What are the implications of rome falling? Rome falls (410-476 c.e.) Roman become christians Rome is split into 2 sections Rome is sacked and burned several times The last emperor is thrown out in 476 What are the implications of rome falling?

Islam (610 – 741 c.e.) Founded by mohammed (570-632) Grows rapidly within 100 years controlled most of former roman empire in middle east, Africa and spain Muslims were stopped from pushing northward by 741 c.e.

Where do you think the franks live? Charlemagne (768 – 814 c.e.) Frank king Where do you think the franks live? Wants to spread Christianity Becomes the first holy roman emperor – crowned by the pope (800 c.e.) First castles are built in his time

Fuedalism (1000 – 1200 c.e.) King Sections of land (fiefs) belong to lords Land rewarded in help in wars Lords give some land to major soliders – knights Peasants (serfs) work the land

Crusades first (1096 – 1099) 8 more to follow Muslims don’t allow pilgramages to the holy land Where is the holy land and why is it so important? the pope calls for a crusade to defeat the “evil” muslims The crusaders eventually take back the holy land

Gothic style architecture starts around 1135 New style of architecture Uses stain glass windows Monks spend their days copying holy books – beautiful colors, writing and pictures

Magna carta (1215 c.e.) Have you ever heard the story of robin hood? Rebel lords oppose king john They kidnap him and make him sign a document This document says that kings do not have divine rights How does this change the world?

Marco polo 1254 c.e. -1329 c.e. Italian merchant from venice, Italy Traveled the silk road to china Was a special emissary for the khan While in prison told his story to his fellow inmate who was a writer Travels of marco polo Read by henry the navigator and Christopher coloumbus

The black death the plague 1347 – 1353 c.e. Plague reaches Italy around 1347 c.e. Brought by sailors from Constantinople Spread by rats and poor hygiene Large black boils, oozing blood and pus (look like zombies) Very contagious – no cure Kills almost 450 million people How could this affect the world?

The movable type 1440 -1456 c.e. No need to copy books by hand Learning can now be for everyone Books can be produced quicker Begins the end of the time period known as the middle ages

Exit/discussion Using all the information that you have just gained answer the guiding question Use at least two examples of why Europe was ready to explore by the time Columbus set sail.