1. The Medieval Period

2. The Middle Ages From 500 – 1500 Between Antiquity and Renaissance

5. 1- Feudal system Developed to provide some protection after the collapse of the Roman Empire.

6. 2- Christian Church Period of great influence of the Catholic Church in Europe. Preservation of knowledge from Greece and Rome.

7. 3- Technological development Period of slow technological progress.

8. Medieval Society The 3 orders Oratores Bellatores Laborares Those who pray. Those who fight. Those who work.

9. Oratores They are the guardians of society. Prayed for souls Baptism, marriage, confession, catechism, communion, burials… This was the most prestigious of the 3 orders because they were closest to God.

10. Bellatores Chivalry: the knightly ethic Courtesy Glory Honour Liberality Loyalty Prowess (use of arms, strength, bravery)

11. Morning-star Mace Battle axe Broad sword Lance Shield

12. Laborares Peasants Problems to be faced by peasant: Epidemics (Black Death) Unproductive land Famines Miserable life

13. Feudalism