1. The Medieval Period
~476 CE - ~1500 CE

2. Europe in 1000 CE

3. Europe in 1200 CE

4. Europe in 1400

5. Periodization Early Middle Ages – 500 – 1000 CE
High Middle Ages – 1000 – 1250 CE
Late Middle Ages – 1250 – 1500 CE

6. The Role of the Catholic Church
Filled hole left by collapse of classical world
Monasticism
Major influence of church leaders
Bishops, Abbots, etc.
Sponsored Crusades; Inquisition
Controlled a third of all land in Western Europe

7. A Day in the Life of a Medieval Monk

8. Charlemagne’s Empire

9. Feudalism
-A political, economic, and social system based on loyalty and military service.

10. Medieval Castles

12. Chivalry and Knighthood
Chivalry – A code of Honor and Behavior
Gallantry, courtesy and honor.
The noble qualities a knight was supposed to have, such as courage and a readiness to help the weak.
The demonstration of any of these qualities.
Page  Squire  Knight
Typically a man who was
pledged to serve his liege
or king in military service.

15. Political Evolution in England
The Magna Carta (1215) “The Great Charter”
monarchs were not above the law.
kings had to consult a council of advisors.
kings could not tax arbitrarily
Helped lead to formation of Parliament
House of Lords – Nobility/Church
House of Commons – Knights, Middleclass