1. Chapter 13 (p. 350-373) & Chapter 14 (P. 376-403)
European Middle Ages
Chapter 13 (p ) & Chapter 14 (P )

2. European Middle Ages
Middle Ages- era of European history after the fall of the Roman Empire Approximately 1,000 years (from about 500 AD AD)

3. European Middle Ages New culture emerges with roots in:
Classical heritage of Rome
Beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church
Customs of various Germanic tribes

4. Medieval Society- Economic System
Manors
Lord’s estate
Set of rights and obligations between serfs and lords
Self-sufficient community producing a variety of goods

5. Medieval Society- Political System
Feudalism
Form of government based on landholding
Alliances between lords and vassals
Oaths of loyalty in exchange for land and military service
Ranking of power and authority

6. Medieval Society- Belief System
The Church
Power over people’s everyday lives
Unifying force of Christian faith
Involvement in political affairs

7. Medieval Society- Code of Conduct
Chivalry
Displays of courage and valor in combat
Respect toward women
Devotion to feudal lord and heavenly lord

8. Charlemagne
Built an empire greater than any known since ancient Rome Defeated Muslims in Spain Spread Christianity Crowned emperor by the Pope

9. Holy Roman Empire Founded by Otto the Great
Remained the strongest state in Europe until 1100

10. Europe in the Middle Ages
Economics:
Better farming methods increased food production
Trade expanded
Guilds formed for both merchants and artisans

11. Europe in the Middle Ages
Politics/Government:
England and France developed strong central governments
Parliament and the Estates-General bring representation to commoners
Parliament- Legislative group in England
Magna Carta- Guarantees basic political rights
Estates-General- Meeting of the three estates in France, helped increase royal power against nobility

12. Europe in the Middle Ages
The Hundred Years’ War
Who: England vs. France
Why:
1. Who owns duchy of Guyenne
2. Who is the rightful ruler of France
Result: further weakened feudal power

13. Europe in the Middle Ages
Religion:

14. Europe in the Middle Ages
Religion:
The Great Schism weakened the Church
Split in the Catholic Church- 2 Popes

15. Europe in the Middle Ages
Religion:
The Crusades
The First Crusade captured Jerusalem
Later Crusades accomplished little
Became less about reclaiming Holy Lands and more about wealth

16. Europe in the Middle Ages
Bubonic Plague:
Spread from Asia via trade
Would revive each spring
After 5 years 1/3 of Europe’s population was dead (25 million people)
Results:
Labor shortages
End of feudalism
Loss of confidence in Church

17. Europe in the Middle Ages
Universities:
Scholastic guilds
No physical space at the beginning
Italy, England, France, Spain, Portugal
Students: Ages 14-30s