1. Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation
Mr. Hardy
RMS IB
Unit 1

2. The Middle Ages Look at the image of the Bayuex Tapestry
The Middle Ages Look at the image of the Bayuex Tapestry. What does this image suggest about life in Europe during the Middle Ages?

3. The Middle Ages Also called the Medieval Period
time between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the modern era
The collapse of the Roman Empire made people feel nervous and fearful. Why?
No strong central government
No army to protect them
No common culture or belief system to unite them

4. Rise and Fall of Medieval Society
Rise Factors:
Charlemagne- controlled most of France and Germany
Strong Military Leader
Used the church to strengthen his empire
Uniting the culture
Ruled for 14 years
After Charlemagne’s death-
Empire is divided into small kingdoms
Europe turned to feudalism- a system that created a new social structure
Fall Factors:
Germanic Tribes had no tradition of central government
Decline in trade
Loss of cities
People moved to the country to farm
Literacy disappeared
Constant conflict and warfare
Huns, Moors, Vikings

6. The Black Death

7. The Black Death http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZy6XilXDZQ
After viewing the video, answer the following questions…
1. Think about where it originated, it’s effects, the impact it had on society.
2. How did the Black Death effect the economic, cultural, and political systems of Europe?
3. Predict- How did the Black Death led to a time of change?

8. Feudal Society
After reviewing the pyramid and the video clip… discuss the following with your partner:
What can you learn from the pyramid about which rank of people is the greatest in number? Why might that be important to note?
How might people of one rank feel about people in another rank?
Explain how events in Europe contributed to the rise of feudalism.

9. Create a Fuedal Society Display
Think about it- Brainstorm other ways to present the information shown in the European Feudalism Pyramid.
Would an illustrated encyclopedia entry work? A collage? Other ideas…
Your Task- Create an alternative display appropriate for the presentation of the content.
Helpful hints-
Be sure that your display represents the population size of each group.
Your display should be COLORFUL, CORRECT, and CREATIVE
Use your reflection options sheet for ideas if needed
Reflection: How and why did Feudalism develop in Europe?

10. Agenda: Tues. & Wed., Oct 1 & 2, 2013
OBJ: I can outline the key events and characteristics of the Renaissance by participating in discussions and creating a book cover.
1. Warm Up- The Renaissance Man
2. Guided Notes- Renaissance and Reformation
Sistine Chapel Lab
3. Work Time- Renaissance Book Cover
HW: Renaissance Book Cover due next class

11. Warm Up- The Renaissance Man
After viewing the video clip…
On the space noted on your guided, list some topics that were discussed in the music video regarding the Renaissance.
You may think of people, places, events, etc.
*Use your neighbor to help brainstorm what you saw!

12. The Role of the Church
The Roman Catholic Church survived the fall of the Roman Empire
Spread of Christianity across Europe
Many of the Germanic Tribes turned to Christianity
Church was the main source of education
Church officials built universities for nobility
Monks acted as preservers of literature
Why did the people consider the church so important during this time period?

13. Forces of Change
The Crusades: a series of military expeditions to take back the Holy Land (modern day Palestine) from the Muslims
Led to centuries of mistrust between Christians and Muslims
Resulted in economic growth by increasing trade between Europe and the Middle East
Importance of towns increased
- Brought people together, unifying culture
Feudal lords lost power because serfs left for better work
Black Death
Killed 30-50% of the population
Labor shortage = weaker feudal ties

14. What was the Renaissance?
A great revival of art, literature and learning
Political-
Peace and Stability
Economy-
Merchants felt safe traveling the roads
Trade began again
Towns grew
Cultural-
Travel spread new ideas
A time of change
STOP AND JOT!- What are some
differences that you can already see between
The Middle Ages and The Renaissance? are some differences that you can already see between The Middle Ages and The Renaissance?

15. The Dawn of the Renaissance
300 year period of renewed interest in learning and art
Rediscover ancient Greek and Roman knowledge
New ideas about art, science, and humanity.

16. The "Rebirth" of Europe Began in Italy
Increased trade made Italians wealthy
Became patrons of the arts
Think!- Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci
Built and furnished palaces
Built churches, fountains, and sculptures
Art reflected the beliefs of the period
Secular instead of just religious
More lifelike and landscapes

17. Patrons of the Arts

18. Comparing Art- Turn and Talk!
What are some similarities and differences between these two pieces?
Medieval
Comparing Art- Turn and Talk!
Renaissance

19. The Renaissance Spreads
1400’s- Italy to France, England, and Germany
More cities and trade routes
Creation of new class-
Wealthy merchant class
Artists and writers
Reforms to existing religious practices
Criticism of the Catholic Church
Printing Press developed
Spread of literature
People began to examine and question

20. The Printing Press
Created by Johann Gutenberg about 1439.
Machine that pressed type to paper
Could create 500 times as many books in the same amount of time
First book- Bible
Effects of the printing press-
Books became cheaper to buy and own
Literacy spread
Think about it – The printing press meant more books, so more people began to read. The first book printed in Western Europe was the Bible. For the first time, many Europeans began to read the bible for themselves.
How do you think that influenced religion in Europe?
How did the printing press help ideas spread during the Renaissance?

21. Turn and Talk!- What influence did the printing press have during the Renaissance?

22. Sistine Chapel Lab
Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Located in Vatican City
Took him 4 years to complete
He laid down on his back on scaffolding and painted from that position
Directions:
Get out of your seat and sit underneath your desk.
Take your “canvas” that has been provided for you.
Hold your canvas up to the bottom of your desk.
Draw the object listed in each of the four boxes without removing your paper from underneath your desk. Yes, draw it upside down. You may lie down or sit up.

23. The Reformation 1500’s- a movement to change church practices
Criticism of the Catholic Church
Martin Luther
Ninety-Five Theses – a statement of beliefs nailed to the door of a Catholic Church, he viewed the Catholic Church as corrupt
Ideas spread quickly throughout Europe
Protestant sects were created (out of PROTEST)
Example- Calvinists, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc.
Catholic Reformation- in response to the creation of new Christian sects
STOP and JOT!- Explain what concerns led Martin Luther and others to break from the Catholic Church. How did it affect Europe?

24. Cause and Effect
Using your guided notes, complete the cause and effect chart.
On the top, I have listed events. In the bubble below, explain the effects of those events on Europe.
The Plague and the Crusades
Fall of the Roman Empire
Challenges to the Church

25. Homework- Renaissance Book Cover
Complete your Renaissance Book Cover
On the assigned sheet in your Interactive Notebook, create a book cover that demonstrates your understanding of the Renaissance.
This should be neat, creative, and colorful!
*This is to be finished for homework and will be checked next class!

26. Creative Line Art
*Required materials: Line art paper, glue, coloring utensils, writing utensil
Your task: Create a picture about a topic we have discussed today using all of the pieces of line art on your page.
Topics- Renaissance, Reformation, Printing Press, Patrons of the Arts, Forces of Change
Requirements:
Fold your paper 1 time “hamburger” style. Label (on the back) one side “Glue Space” and one side “Summary Space”
Complete your Line art directly on the sheet provided
You may add anything you want to the picture, but all lines and shapes must be used.
It must be colored
On the back, write a paragraph explaining how your drawing represents the topic you were given.
Glue the Line Art into your Interactive Notebook.
Reflection: How did the Renaissance change Europe?