1. The Middle ages in Europe
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The Middle ages in Europe

2. The Middle Ages Space 2
This era began with the fall of the Roman Empire.
Medieval is a Latin word meaning “Middle Ages”
This period is also known as “The Dark Ages”
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3. The Byzantine Empire Space 3
The Emperor Justinian organized laws into code. Take three notes from this video.
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4. Franks, Vikings and Other Invaders Space 4
The arrival of invaders changed the face of Western Europe.

5. Medieval Society Space 5
Most people were not kings, warriors, traders or explorers-they were farmers.
The medieval political and social system was called feudalism and was based on agriculture.
The backbone of this system was the serf.

6. Serfs Space 6 Largest group on the feudal estate (manor)
Serfs had limited freedom
They were poor
They worked as ordered by the lord of the manor.

7. Copy this into your notebook on Serfs notepage Space 6

8. The Rise of Christianity Space 7
The Roman Catholic Church became a political power in western Europe.
The church built large abbeys, churches and cathedrals to sustain their presence.
The church was led by a pope who was a political figure.

9. The Rise of Christianity (Space 8)
The church sponsored holy wars called the Crusades. One goal was to capture Jerusalem.
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10. The Holy Roman Empire (Space 9)
The Germans founded kingdoms all over Europe
Many of these became Christian
The kings became more independent and powerful.

11. Charlemagne Space 10 Elected king of the Franks in 771.
He fought wars to add more of Germany, Spain and Italy to the Frank kingdom.

12. Charlemagne (Space 10) Take 2 notes from this video on space 10.
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13. Religious Persecution Space 11
After the Crusades, Western Europe’s Jewish population faced serious persecution.
Jews were expelled from England in 1290
In 1492 Spain expelled Jews and Muslims.

14. England and the Magna Carta space 12
King John I becomes too powerful
1215 Church leaders and lords rebel.
Force John I to sign the Magna Carta to limit the king’s power.

15. What was the purpose of the Magna Carta space 13
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In your own words, write about the purpose of the Magna Carta. (three sentences at least!)

16. The Growth of Cities Space 14
Towns served as the centers of trade and manufacturing during the Middle Ages.
They grew in importance because they supplied the Crusaders.
Apprentices spent years learning trades.
The kings raised money by collecting taxes from the towns.

17. Guilds in Medieval Times Space 15
The freemason's guild
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18. The Black Death Space 16 Write 3 notes about one of these videos
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