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The Middle Ages By: Mr. Hunter
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“The Middle Ages”
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The Middle Ages The time between the fall of the Roman empire and the beginning of the modern world is known as medieval times, or The Middle Ages.
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Comparison Think about how life in the early Middle Ages differed from life in ancient Greece and Rome. Do you think the fall of Rome was a positive or negative event? (Hint: Think about standards of living, political systems, cultural achievements, and peace and stability)
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Fall of the Roman empire
No central government Towns abandoned Unsafe travel Decreased trade
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Charles The Great improved education stronger government
spread Roman Catholicism
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What was the function of each of these members in society?
Monks Nuns Nobles Vassal Knight Peasants Serfs
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What did they do for each other?
Nobles Land (fief) Vassals services (knights, soldiers, arms)
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What did they do for each other?
Lords protection Peasants/Serfs labor/crops
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Castle Life Cold, damp, dark Windowless Tapestries Smoky Lice/animals
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