Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation Mr. Hardy RMS IB 2014-2015 Unit 1

The Middle Ages Look at the image of the Bayuex Tapestry The Middle Ages Look at the image of the Bayuex Tapestry. What does this image suggest about life in Europe during the Middle Ages?

The Middle Ages Also called the Medieval Period time between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the modern era The collapse of the Roman Empire made people feel nervous and fearful. Why? No strong central government No army to protect them No common culture or belief system to unite them

Rise and Fall of Medieval Society Rise Factors: Charlemagne- controlled most of France and Germany Strong Military Leader Used the church to strengthen his empire Uniting the culture Ruled for 14 years After Charlemagne’s death- Empire is divided into small kingdoms Europe turned to feudalism- a system that created a new social structure Fall Factors: Germanic Tribes had no tradition of central government Decline in trade Loss of cities People moved to the country to farm Literacy disappeared Constant conflict and warfare Huns, Moors, Vikings

The Black Death

The Black Death http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZy6XilXDZQ After viewing the video, answer the following questions… 1. Think about where it originated, it’s effects, the impact it had on society. 2. How did the Black Death effect the economic, cultural, and political systems of Europe? 3. Predict- How did the Black Death led to a time of change?

Feudal Society After reviewing the pyramid and the video clip… discuss the following with your partner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NASCj4YcHDQ&list=PLSKWkOzESk1r5ODQ3FDV7muF8W3_mEkow What can you learn from the pyramid about which rank of people is the greatest in number? Why might that be important to note? How might people of one rank feel about people in another rank? Explain how events in Europe contributed to the rise of feudalism.

Create a Fuedal Society Display Think about it- Brainstorm other ways to present the information shown in the European Feudalism Pyramid. Would an illustrated encyclopedia entry work? A collage? Other ideas… Your Task- Create an alternative display appropriate for the presentation of the content. Helpful hints- Be sure that your display represents the population size of each group. Your display should be COLORFUL, CORRECT, and CREATIVE Use your reflection options sheet for ideas if needed Reflection: How and why did Feudalism develop in Europe?

Agenda: Tues. & Wed., Oct 1 & 2, 2013 OBJ: I can outline the key events and characteristics of the Renaissance by participating in discussions and creating a book cover. 1. Warm Up- The Renaissance Man 2. Guided Notes- Renaissance and Reformation Sistine Chapel Lab 3. Work Time- Renaissance Book Cover HW: Renaissance Book Cover due next class

Warm Up- The Renaissance Man After viewing the video clip… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CRX_mqpzdU On the space noted on your guided, list some topics that were discussed in the music video regarding the Renaissance. You may think of people, places, events, etc. *Use your neighbor to help brainstorm what you saw!

The Role of the Church The Roman Catholic Church survived the fall of the Roman Empire Spread of Christianity across Europe Many of the Germanic Tribes turned to Christianity Church was the main source of education Church officials built universities for nobility Monks acted as preservers of literature Why did the people consider the church so important during this time period?

Forces of Change The Crusades: a series of military expeditions to take back the Holy Land (modern day Palestine) from the Muslims Led to centuries of mistrust between Christians and Muslims Resulted in economic growth by increasing trade between Europe and the Middle East Importance of towns increased - Brought people together, unifying culture Feudal lords lost power because serfs left for better work Black Death Killed 30-50% of the population Labor shortage = weaker feudal ties

What was the Renaissance? A great revival of art, literature and learning Political- Peace and Stability Economy- Merchants felt safe traveling the roads Trade began again Towns grew Cultural- Travel spread new ideas A time of change STOP AND JOT!- What are some differences that you can already see between The Middle Ages and The Renaissance? are some differences that you can already see between The Middle Ages and The Renaissance?

The Dawn of the Renaissance 300 year period of renewed interest in learning and art 1300-1600 Rediscover ancient Greek and Roman knowledge New ideas about art, science, and humanity.

The "Rebirth" of Europe Began in Italy Increased trade made Italians wealthy Became patrons of the arts Think!- Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci Built and furnished palaces Built churches, fountains, and sculptures Art reflected the beliefs of the period Secular instead of just religious More lifelike and landscapes

Patrons of the Arts

Comparing Art- Turn and Talk! What are some similarities and differences between these two pieces? Medieval Comparing Art- Turn and Talk! Renaissance

The Renaissance Spreads 1400’s- Italy to France, England, and Germany More cities and trade routes Creation of new class- Wealthy merchant class Artists and writers Reforms to existing religious practices Criticism of the Catholic Church Printing Press developed Spread of literature People began to examine and question

The Printing Press Created by Johann Gutenberg about 1439. Machine that pressed type to paper Could create 500 times as many books in the same amount of time First book- Bible Effects of the printing press- Books became cheaper to buy and own Literacy spread Think about it – The printing press meant more books, so more people began to read. The first book printed in Western Europe was the Bible. For the first time, many Europeans began to read the bible for themselves. How do you think that influenced religion in Europe? How did the printing press help ideas spread during the Renaissance?

Turn and Talk!- What influence did the printing press have during the Renaissance?

Sistine Chapel Lab Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel Located in Vatican City Took him 4 years to complete He laid down on his back on scaffolding and painted from that position Directions: Get out of your seat and sit underneath your desk. Take your “canvas” that has been provided for you. Hold your canvas up to the bottom of your desk. Draw the object listed in each of the four boxes without removing your paper from underneath your desk. Yes, draw it upside down. You may lie down or sit up.

The Reformation 1500’s- a movement to change church practices Criticism of the Catholic Church Martin Luther Ninety-Five Theses – a statement of beliefs nailed to the door of a Catholic Church, he viewed the Catholic Church as corrupt Ideas spread quickly throughout Europe Protestant sects were created (out of PROTEST) Example- Calvinists, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc. Catholic Reformation- in response to the creation of new Christian sects http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j89_BAh2Q3M STOP and JOT!- Explain what concerns led Martin Luther and others to break from the Catholic Church. How did it affect Europe?

Cause and Effect Using your guided notes, complete the cause and effect chart. On the top, I have listed events. In the bubble below, explain the effects of those events on Europe. The Plague and the Crusades Fall of the Roman Empire Challenges to the Church

Homework- Renaissance Book Cover Complete your Renaissance Book Cover On the assigned sheet in your Interactive Notebook, create a book cover that demonstrates your understanding of the Renaissance. This should be neat, creative, and colorful! *This is to be finished for homework and will be checked next class!

Creative Line Art *Required materials: Line art paper, glue, coloring utensils, writing utensil Your task: Create a picture about a topic we have discussed today using all of the pieces of line art on your page. Topics- Renaissance, Reformation, Printing Press, Patrons of the Arts, Forces of Change Requirements: Fold your paper 1 time “hamburger” style. Label (on the back) one side “Glue Space” and one side “Summary Space” Complete your Line art directly on the sheet provided You may add anything you want to the picture, but all lines and shapes must be used. It must be colored On the back, write a paragraph explaining how your drawing represents the topic you were given. Glue the Line Art into your Interactive Notebook. Reflection: How did the Renaissance change Europe?