5th-15th Century (kind of…) The Middle Ages 5th-15th Century (kind of…)

What Europe looked like at the end of the 5th century

What happened after the fall of Rome? Regionalism Feudalism Catholicism During the Video: Write down at least two reasons why John argues that “dark ages” is an inaccurate term?

Middle Ages Medieval - Adjective Form of Middle Ages Early Middle Ages/Dark Ages: 5th-10th Century High Middle Ages: 11th-14th Century Late Middle Ages: 14th-15th Century

Catholicism Pope Innocent III believes he is the supreme judge and ruler of European affairs People become dependent on the clergy for sacraments Relics- bones of saints or objects connected with the saints Pilgrimages produce a spiritual benefit

Feudalism Definition: the system of political organization prevailing in Europe from the 9th to about the 15th centuries having as its basis the relation of lord to vassal with all land held in fee and as chief characteristics homage, the service of tenants under arms and in court, wardship, and forfeiture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv0dKdhdRpM

What that means Who owns all the land? Who works the land? Wealthy “lords” who inherited their title/land Who works the land? Serfs who own nothing, not even the dwellings they live Why do they do this? The “lords” provide them with protection

Regionalism France: Louis XI uses the taille (an annual direct tax on property or land) England: Henry Tudor establishes a new dynasty Spain: Isabella and Ferdinand - expel the Muslims from Spain Holy Roman Empire: Hapsburg Dynasty Russia: Ivan III establishes new Russian state

Late Middle Ages Kings refuse to accept the papal supremacy over religious and secular matters Pope Boniface VIII and King Philip IV Pope Clement V lived at Avignon Italians vs. French The Great Schism - two popes from 1378-1417 faith in the papacy is shaken