World Studies 10 9.12.16 Turn in: CRA (for stamp) Take out: Stamp Sheet Notes & Note-taking device Today’s Learning Objectives: I can describe what life in the Middle Ages was like for different groups of people. Today’s Agenda: Begin unit on Early Modern Europe HW: CRA 7.2 Create a graphic organizer on Feudalism, with definitions of terms from reading…(stamp)
Europe After the Fall of Rome Political, Social, and Economic decline. “Civilized” groups from the Middle East (Muslims), China (Huns) and India (Aryans?) conducted series of invasions. Trade slowed, towns were emptied, and classical learning stopped. “Dark” ages—Medieval or “Middle Ages.”
Europe After the Fall of Rome Germanic Tribes Goths, Vandals, Saxons, and Franks Culture was different from Romans Agricultural Ruled by custom instead of law A massive series of “Kingdoms” Clovis, King of the Franks 486, conquers Gaul Coverts to Christianity—ally of the pope
The Spread of Christianity through the Middle Ages
Rise of Christianity Started by Jesus of Nazareth (6/4BCE-31/33CE) & Paul of Tarsus Seen as an odd cult; persecuted off and on for many years in Rome—mainly for fun
Rise of Christianity All that changed with Edict of Milan in 313 Incredibly rapid expansion Council of Nicea in 325 Arianism (Arius) vs. Trinitarianism “Conversion” of Constantine Made official state religion in 380(1) Theodsius (first emperor raised as a Christian?) So, here’s the question: What was the main cause of the spread of Christianity?
Rise of Christianity Clovis (Leader of the Franks) spreads Christianity Coverts on battlefield and then uses it as a way to lord over others eventually you had to be Christian to do anything But WHY?!? Erases lines of church and state Everyone safe until…
Europe After the Fall of Rome Charlemagne Grandson of Charles Martel (defeated the Muslims—Battle of Tours, 732) Briefly united western Europe December 25, 800—Pope Leo III crowns him Emperor of the Romans (Christendom) HRE—Holy Roman Empire Everyone safe until…wait for it
The Vikings
Vikings Seafaring warriors from Scandinavia Around 800-1000 Europe generally warms up Leads to more food in Northern areas = more people Scandinavia gets too crowded and warrior culture leads to looking for new places to conquer Conquering turns to raiding = Vikings Attacks occur all over Europe records exist from Britain to Constantinople Attacks are common and random smash and grab jobs Indiscriminate in age, gender, area, religion or social status Incredibly quick and brutal Not just on coast (boats could sail in 3 feet of water) Almost invincible (even battled Charlemagne to stalemate) Eventually settle down when the King of France gives the Vikings some land to stop attacking him Found Normandy (and eventually conquer England in 1066) Beginning of Feudal system
What have the Vikings ever done for us? Found feudal hierarchy and system Solidify Christianity as the “in” thing in Europe Changes their religion from pessimistic to optimistic Discover Iceland, Greenland and N. America Maybe got as far South as Massachusetts 12 man trial by jury Staple of Anglo-American justice system Become the modern English Eventually Colonize north (York) in 800s-1000s and conquer south (London, etc.) in 1066 Revolutionize shipbuilding theory Fascinating Sagas (Legend/Epic Poetry combo)
What have the Vikings ever done for us? Founded feudal hierarchy and system: Please grab a text book CRA 7.2 Define the terms (from the text or other source…) Place the terms in the best location on the chart
World Studies 10 9.12.16 Turn in: Nothing Take out: Pen, planner, and paper for notes 3 Column Chart Today’s Learning Objectives: I can describe what life in the Middle Ages was like for different groups of people. Today’s Agenda: Begin unit on Early Modern Europe HW: CRA 7.2 Graphic organizer on Feudalism, with definitions of terms (stamp)