1. Bellringer #20 iLEAP practice book page 10-11, #1-7
Take out your foldable and your homework from last class (pg 601 #1-3)

2. The Church and the Kings
Middle Ages AD

3. The Church and Politics
The church owned much of the land in Europe
Many people left their land to the church when they died
The church also created many universities during this time period

4. Quick Write 1 Read the box “School Days” on page 537.
With a partner, make a list of ways that schools in the Middle Ages were similar to and different from schools today.

5. Early Universities Created by the Church
Similarities
Taught many subjects
Had a schedule to follow
After school activities like sports
Took tests
Graduation used caps and gowns
Differences
Goal was to teach about religion
Most teachers were church leaders
Only men
Started at age 14

6. The Power of the Popes
The pope was the head of the Christian church in western Europe.
The pope got his power from God
The pope could excommunicate his enemies
He could put them out of the church

7. The Power of the Kings
In England, France, and the Roman Empire, kings were the rulers
Kings inherited their titles from their fathers
Kings believed their power came from God

8. Kings and Popes Argued
As popes attempted to increase their power, they came into conflict with kings
Both groups believed they got their power from God
Vs.

9. Kings and Popes Argued
Most conflicts between popes and kings were over who gets to choose the leaders of the church
ended with the agreement that the emperor or king could choose the leaders of the church

10. Quick Write 2
Using EXACTLY 15 words (not 14, not 16), summarize why the popes and kings fought for power and how they resolved their conflict.

11. Split in the Church In Europe, most people were Christians
However, something happened to split the Christian church into two

12. Split in the Church
Pope Leo IX believed that all Christians should answer to the pope
The bishop of Constantinople disagreed
Pope Leo excommunicated the bishop (kicked him out of the church)

13. Split in the Church
Christians who agreed with the bishop of Constantinople
Said that the pope is NOT the head of the church:
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christians who agreed with Pope Leo
Said that the pope IS the head of the church:
The Roman Catholic Church

14. Split in the Church
Map of Europe
Blue: Catholic
Red: Orthodox

15. We are Christians, but we say that the Pope is the head of the church
We are Christians, but we say that the Pope is the head of the church. We are now called _______________.
We are Christians too, but we say that the Pope is NOT the head of the church. We are now called _______________.

16. Oppose the Church? Punishment!
The Christian Church dealt harshly with people who did not respect its authority.
By around 1100 some Christians had begun to question the teachings of the church.
Heretics are people who have ideas that go against the church

17. Oppose the Church? Punishment!
Punishments for going against the church included:
Fines
Torture
Put in prison
Killed

18. The Spanish Inquisition
In 1469 Spain was ruled by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
wanted only Christians in their kingdom.
To make sure Christianity was the only religion, they created the Spanish Inquisition.
Group of priests who looked for and punished non-Christians (heretics)
Guilty people—burned in public

19. Quick Write 3
Do you agree with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella’s decision to seek out non-Christians in Spain and punish them? Why or why not?

20. Hundred Years’ War War between England and France
Lasted a little over 100 years
The last French king in a line of men died, and the English king claimed the right to rule France
England took over most of France until Joan of Arc helped France win major battles

21. Joan of Arc The youngest person in history to lead an army (France)
Had many victories for France to help them win the war
She was captured by the English

22. Joan of Arc Was tortured and then put on trial
Found guilty of heresy (going against the church)
Was burned at the stake in the middle of town
After her death, she was proved innocent and now she is a saint of the Catholic church

23. Video—Joan of Arc

24. Bumper Stickers
Students will create a bumper sticker that represents a topic learned today:
Universities
Joan of Arc
Hundred Years War
Popes vs. Kings
Spanish Inquisition
Punishments of non-Christians