1. The Power of the Medieval Church  bishops and abbots played a large part in the feudal system.  the church controlled about 1/3 of the land in Western Europe.  tried to curb feudal warfare  only 40 days a year for combat.  curb heresies  crusades; Inquisition  tithe  1/10 tax on your assets given to the church.  Peter’s Pence  1 penny per person [paid by the peasants].

2. The Medieval Catholic Church  filled the power vacuum left from the collapse of the classical world.  monasticism:  St. Benedict – Benedictine Rule of poverty, chastity, and obedience.  provided schools for the children of the upper class.  inns, hospitals, refuge in times of war.  libraries & scriptoria to copy books and illuminate manuscripts.  monks  missionaries to the barbarians. [St. Patrick, St. Boniface]

3. Focus: Why was the European Middle Ages called the “Age of Faith”? How does the role of the church in medieval Europe compare with the role of the church modern America?

4. A Medieval Monk’s Day

5. A Medieval Monastery: The Scriptorium

6. Illuminated Manuscripts

7. Role Playing Assignment – Medieval History Write an autobiography of your assigned character. If he/she is a true historical figure, tell the most significant things he/she did. If he/she is fictionalized, please make up a story, including clever and imaginative details that will illuminate the type of life this person might have lived. You should access reliable sources beyond your textbook in order to complete this assignment. You will expected to read your autobiographies aloud. They should not exceed one page.

8. The following pages in the Patterns of Interaction textbook contain information that will enable you to answer your question sheet, and prepare for your role. You may wish to use additional information, however. Charlemagne: 319 - 321. Henry IV: 333 - 334 Pope Leo III: 319 - 320. Pope Gregory VII: 332 - 334. Women: 331. Muslim Leader: 240, 323. Troubadour: 330. Viking leader: 322 - 323 All Lords: 323 - 330. All Serfs: 325-326 Monks: 318 - 319. Cardinals/Bishops: 332 - 333