01/24/17 QOD When did the Roman Empire fall? The Roman Empire fell in 476 CE. I can learn about Feudalism.

Agenda 01/24/17 I can and QOD Vocab Flashcards Binder Cleanout Both Record Round Robin Notes 2.1 and 2.2 Chart and Graph Activity

Vocab cards Chivalry Clergy Corruption Decline Tribute Charlemagne “This Week” bag “Year Long” Bag Throw away Chivalry Clergy Corruption Decline Tribute Charlemagne Dominate Christianity Runes Sagas

Vocab Week 17 ** Feudalism the economic and political system of medieval Europe in which people exchanged loyalty and labor for a lord's protection ** Fief - land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service ** Hereditary - passed on from parent to child; inherited ** Monarchy a government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person ** Monastery - a community devoted to prayer and service to fellow Christians

2.1 Introduction 3 parts to the Middle Ages AKA The Dark Ages Early (collapse of the Roman Empire) High Late AKA The Dark Ages Feudalism is a political and economic system Fall of Rome destroyed the Central Government Result – Feudalism created to protect against disorder and danger at a local level

2.2 Western Europe During the Middle Ages Charlemagne United much of Europe They used a new style of warfare that used Knights on horseback Crowned by Pope Leo III in exchange for military support Vikings Launching swift raids from the North