3/14/16 (Turn in your worksheet) What did Genghis Khan do in 1206? In 1206, Genghis Khan claimed the title of universal leader. I can describe the growth of Medieval towns.

Agenda I can and QOD New TA’s 3rd Haley and Randy 4th Isaiah and Maddy 5th Trinity and Jacob 6th Caitlyn and Zach Vocab. Breakdown (distribute pink passes) Notes 4.2 and 4.3 Life in the Middle Ages: Science (HW)

4.2 The Growth of Medieval Towns Greece and Rome had great towns/trade Early Middle Ages – most people lived in the countryside Eventually, towns began growing again Improvements in Agriculture There were enough crops to sell to people living in towns Revival of Trade Short and long distance Specialization Towns became experts in one type of product (Wool, glass, shipbuilding) Royal Charter Gained independence from Feudal Lords Feudal Lords lost power to merchants

4.3 Guilds Organizations of people in the same craft Benefits Ensured good quality products Negatives Higher prices Learning a trade: Apprentice Journeyman Master