1. 5th-15th Century (kind of…)
The Middle Ages
5th-15th Century (kind of…)

2. What Europe looked like at the end of the 5th century

3. What happened after the fall of Rome?
Regionalism
Feudalism
Catholicism
During the Video: Write down at least two reasons why John argues that “dark ages” is an inaccurate term?

4. Middle Ages Medieval - Adjective Form of Middle Ages
Early Middle Ages/Dark Ages: 5th-10th Century
High Middle Ages: 11th-14th Century
Late Middle Ages: 14th-15th Century

5. Catholicism
Pope Innocent III believes he is the supreme judge and ruler of European affairs
People become dependent on the clergy for sacraments
Relics- bones of saints or objects connected with the saints
Pilgrimages produce a spiritual benefit

6. Feudalism
Definition: the system of political organization prevailing in Europe from the 9th to about the 15th centuries having as its basis the relation of lord to vassal with all land held in fee and as chief characteristics homage, the service of tenants under arms and in court, wardship, and forfeiture.

7. What that means Who owns all the land? Who works the land?
Wealthy “lords” who inherited their title/land
Who works the land?
Serfs who own nothing, not even the dwellings they live
Why do they do this?
The “lords” provide them with protection

8. Regionalism
France: Louis XI uses the taille (an annual direct tax on property or land)
England: Henry Tudor establishes a new dynasty
Spain: Isabella and Ferdinand - expel the Muslims from Spain
Holy Roman Empire: Hapsburg Dynasty
Russia: Ivan III establishes new Russian state

9. Late Middle Ages
Kings refuse to accept the papal supremacy over religious and secular matters
Pope Boniface VIII and King Philip IV
Pope Clement V lived at Avignon
Italians vs. French
The Great Schism - two popes from faith in the papacy is shaken