1. Focus: What were the major forces shaping Western Europe during the early post-classical period? Western Europe – 500-1000 Roman Rule disintegrates – several regional kingdoms emerge Gradual Conversion to Christianity – Church and Secular leaders form alliances. Early German (Frankish) Kingdoms Clovis – 481-511 – Converted to Christianity Carolingian Kings: (732-814) Charles Martel – Defeated Islamic Invasions at the Battle of Tours (732). Charlemagne – Coronated by Pope Leo III – Attempted to reunite Europe under one leader. Failed because of: -weak successors -series of invasions in the 900’s from Vikings, Magyars and Muslims

2. 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].

3. 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]

4. Medieval Role Play Each group will be assigned a number. Based upon the number that you select, you will be asked to create a brief (app. 3-5 minute skit) that accurately reflects your specific characters (if they are actual people, you should be sure to include what they are known for) and if they are general characters; such as serfs, monks, cardinals, women, vikings, troubadors, lords, etc… – you should be sure that their characters accurately reflect their social status, jobs, etc…Remember to consider how they might interact with each other based upon who they are. The story line and setting is up to you. Have fun! Be creative! Costumes and props are welcome. We will be performing our skits on Wednesday.

5. Settings.. A castle A manor A monestary A church

6. Situations Invasions Daily life and interactions between various members of the feudal pyramid Church ceremonies

7. RUBRIC __ 0-50 – Selects an appropriate setting; dialogue is rich with information that his historically accurate to the characters; shows an awareness of time, place, events, social status, occupations, etc…For instance, you might have characters that were not alive at the same time. How creatively do you handle this? __0-20 – All members are given a significant speaking role. __0-15 – Shows evidence of creativity in terms of the dialogue, costumes, props, etc… __0-15 – Is performed with enthusiasm; the group is organized and the “production” flows smoothly. Each member must submit the research notes about their character. Scripts and notes will be submitted after the presentation.

8. Character List GROUP 1 Charlemagne: 319 - 321. Pope Leo III: 319 - 320. Cardinals/Bishops: 332 – 333 GROUP 2 Henry IV: 333 - 334 Pope Gregory VII: 332 - 334. Cardinals/Bishops: 332 – 333 GROUP 3 Women: 331. Muslim Leader: 240, 323. Troubadour: 330. Viking leader: 322 - 323 Lord - 323 - 330. 10. Knights: 327-329 11. All Serfs: 325-326 12. Monks: 318 - 319. 13. Cardinals/Bishops: 332 - 333 GROUP 4 Lord - 323 - 330. Knights: 327-329 All Serfs: 325-326 Monks: 318 - 319.

9. Project Steps… 1.Each character should research his character in the Patterns book. 2.All members should contribute what they learned about their characters 3.Group should decide a setting and situation that best fits their characters. Remember, you can have more than one setting or situation!

10. A Medieval Monk’s Day

11. Illuminated Manuscripts

12. Feudalism Develops – 1000 C.E. A political, economic, and social system based on loyalty and military service.

13. Parts of a Medieval Castle

14. Chivalry: A Code of Honor and Behavior

15. The Medieval Manor

16. Life on the Medieval Manor Serfs at work

17. Role Playing Assignment – Medieval History Write an autobiography of or role playyour 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.

18. Autobiography Rubric A-Fully describes the daily life and/or accomplishments of assigned character. Truly brings the character “to life” with several specific historically accurate details regarding jobs, relationships, forms of recreation, etc..Shows evidence of research beyond the text book. B-Is somewhat descriptive, but fails to create a rich character and/or does not show evidence of much research beyond the text book.