Time Periods of the Middle Ages In the main section of each row, you will take notes. In the column on the RIGHT side, you will create an illustration that summarizes your notes. EARLY MIDDLE AGES: 500-1000 CE HIGH MIDDLE AGES: 1000-1300 CE LATE MIDDLE AGES: 1300-1500 CE
EARLY MIDDLE AGES: 500-1000 CE After the fall of Western Roman Empire Small barbarian kingdoms rose up throughout Europe Beginnings of feudalism Charlemagne (Charles the Great) expands Frankish empire
HIGH MIDDLE AGES: 1000-1300 CE Christianity becomes dominating force – power of the church rises Vikings from Northern Europe raid and attack Europe Rise of knights & castles Crusades begin - Christians attack Muslim cities in the the Middle East to “defend” their religion
LATE MIDDLE AGES: 1300-1500 CE Decline in feudalism Rise of nations (countries) ruled by royal families Hundred Years’ War – war over territory between France & Britain Bubonic plague (“Black Death”) kills 1/3 to 1/2 of European population