1. History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Middle Ages: Rebuilding

2. Rebuilding Overview Feudalism and Manorialism The Feudal Mini-state The Church Revival of Trade and Growth of Towns Cleric, Knight and Peasant

3. Feudalism Norman knight wearing chain mail Norman Church Romanesque Architecture and Obligations (Each image is a link.)

4. Manorialism: economic basis of feudalism Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!! Generic plan of a medieval manor; open- field strip farming, some enclosures, triennial crop rotation, demesne and manse, common woodland, pasturage and meadowcrop rotationdemesne manse Optional Extra-Credit: How did religious houses mirror this world?

5. Assignment 1 1.Read text, pages 225-230 2.Complete Note Taking Study Guide (The Medieval Church: Concept Web) Feudalism and the Manor Economy Focus: How did these interlocking systems of organization emerge and shape medieval life? 1.What does this audio clip demonstrate about power and status? 2.Why might a battlefield provide social opportunity?

6. The Medieval Church: In-Class Discussion The Church Dominates Medieval Life (pp. 225-227) Spread of Christianity, Map (pp. 226) Monasteries and Convents (pp. 227-228) The Power of the Church Grows (pp. 229-229) Corruption and Reform (pp. 229-230) Jews in Europe (pp. 230) The Gregorian Chant (next slide)

7. The Church Question: What is the relationship between the Gregorian Chant and life in a medieval monastery? Background: This style of singing grew out of Jewish worship traditions and was influenced by the music of the Greek Church. The name Gregorian Chant comes from Pope Gregory I, 590-604, biographer of St. Benedict. He set up schools to teach the proper forms of chant and collect and preserve the singing of the monks. Consider: rhythm, beat, language, effect

8. Assignment 2 1.Read pages 244-top of 245 (incl. Biography of William the Conqueror) 2.View Animated Bayeux Tapestry (link on next slide) 3.Bring to class 3 things: a piece of construction paper, scissors and glue stick Extra Credit, due by email 2/13: Benedictine Monastery Analysis, posted on BB Extra Credit, due by email 2/13: Benedictine Monastery Analysis, posted on BB Suggestion: Study Infographic, pp. 227

9. Early Feudal State Normandy: Successful Mini-State Animated Bayeux Tapestry Bayeux Tapestry Puzzle (In-Class Activity)

10. Assignment 3-5 1.Read text, pages 231-236 2.Complete Note Taking Guide outline 3.Define 8 bold-blue terms 4.Answer 4 Checkpoint questions Extra Credit: Benedictine Monastery Analysis due by email, Friday, 2/13

11. Quiz Overview (for Monday 2/23) Based on Videos, Class Notes, Text, Chapter 7 8 Matching: key terms and people 8 Multiple Choice 1 short answer question 2 visual identifications (Bayeux Tapestry) 1 reading with 3 questions. 1 bonus question Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!