1. Unit # 3 – Middle Ages Lesson # 3: Catholic Power

2. 2/13 – Objective and Bell Ringer Page 56: Bell Ringer: On page 48, complete “Feudalism Begins” portion of the Flow Chart (see above if missed class). Describe the Feudal System in this box. Objective: Assess how the Christian religion became a political force by justifying claims of its power Homework: Outlining “The Christian Religion” Page 57: Attach “Power of the Church” Reading Page 58: Leave Blank; Title “Power of the Church” Page 59: Attach “The Christian Religion” Page 60: Leave Blank; Title “The Christian Religion” Rome FallsFeudalism BeginsChristianity Spreads The Crusades are Fought Trade Increases Cities and Towns Grow

3. Remember from yesterday… What was feudalism? ▫Political and social system where land was exchanged for loyalty, military service, etc. Who was at the top of the feudal pyramid? ▫Lords Who was in the middle of the feudal pyramid? ▫Knights Who was at the bottom of the feudal pyramid? ▫Serfs

4. Power of the Church – page 56 Charlemagne ▫Ruled from 771 – 814 ▫Two goals: Unite his kingdom and convert to Christianity ▫Built schools  Translated the bible, formalized education, advocated for literacy, standardized language ▫Standardized coins ▫Crowned emperor by the Pope

5. Power of the Church – page 56 Evidence: CharlemagneCharlemagne What was Charlemagne’s role in Europe? What did the Pope do to Charlemagne? Who is more powerful: Charlemagne or the Pope?

6. Power of the Church – page 58 Read “Power of the Church” (page 57) After reading, write as many questions and answers as you can about the reading. Questions should be: ▫Yes/No ▫True/False ▫Provable answers

7. Stump the Student Rules They are simple! Each person will have 2:00 to ask questions of the other person. ▫The person ASKING the questions tally marks his/her “Stumps” (2 points each) ▫The person ANSWERING the question tally marks his/her “Corrects” (1 point each) After 2:00, the next person will ask the questions

8. The Christian Religion We are going to practice outlining Read the first two paragraphs of this reading I.Identify the Main Point of each paragraph A.Identify two sub points of each paragraph Follow this format for the entire reading

9. True or False First, copy down the following statements into your notes leaving 3-4 spaces in between each statement: 1. The Roman Empire did not help the Church become widespread across Europe. 2. The Catholic Church was very powerful. 3. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church hurt the stability of the region. 4. Excommunication and Interdicts were ineffective at curbing bad behavior from the people. 5. Pax Dei and Treuga Dei existed to create peace.

10. Exit Ticket Answer the following question on the sheet provided: Why was the Catholic Church able to provide stability during the Middle Ages?