1. Bellwork 1.In 3-5 sentences, explain how feudalism worked. 2.Who was Clovis? What did he accomplish? 3.How did “Charles the Hammer” impact the religion of Europe? 4.List three of Charlemagne’s accomplishments as a Frankish King. 5.THINKER: In a religious society, do you think it is more effective to have a government ruled by a church official (pope, bishop, etc.) or by a political force (king, president, etc.)??? Why? Explain!

4. Frankish Kings: Clovis, Charles the Hammer & Charlemagne

6. The Medieval Church and Monarchies Make a prediction  After the fall of the Roman empire, which religion dominated Europe? Why? Make a prediction  How could the church abuse their power?

7. The Church During the Middle Ages the Catholic Church dominated all of society. The pope became the strongest political leader in western Europe. To strengthen the Medieval Church, power was given to bishops, priests, monks and nuns. Their power was abused through taxes, teachings & fear.

8. Monks and Missionaries In 529, a Roman official named Benedict founded a monastery. Within Benedictine Rule, the life of monks was one of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Women lived as nuns and alternated prayer with activities like spinning, weaving, and sewing. Monasteries and convents provided schools, hospitals, shelter, agriculture and other job training.

10. Church Reform A church council declared political leaders could no longer choose the pope. Instead, the pope would be elected by a gathering of cardinals Pope Gregory VII: believed the pope should have complete control over all officials Innocent III: laid strict rules for the clergy and took action to stop the spread of denial within the church

12. The Inquisition Heresy: denial of church teachings To find and punish people who practiced heresy, the church set up the Inquisition. The Inquisition accused people and forced them to seek forgiveness; showed power of the church.

14. Rise of Monarchies Look at the map of Europe in 1160 on page 121 After Charlemagne’s reign, European monarchs were the primary rulers. Their lands & power were gradually lost to nobles; however, monarchs still built strong states after 1100 In order to learn about this change, you will read about these monarchs and compare/contrast their rule 1.England – pg. 120-121 2.France – pg. 122 3.The Holy Roman Empire – pg. 122 Focus on how monarchs INCREASED or LOST their power!

15. Government Reform In 1215, the Magna Carta, was signed by King John of England. (forced) This important document: – Limited the King’s powers – Protected citizen’s privileges – Respected the rights of the church and religion

17. CLOSURE Turn to your partner and tell them: Who was the pope? What power did he have? What were monasteries/convents used for? Who was Pope Gregory VII? Innocent III? What was the purpose of the Inquisition?