1. Europe’s High Middle Ages Chapter 5 Battle of Hastings in 1066 ended the Anglo- Saxon rule as William the Conqueror took over Introduced a new political and social system to England Fedualism governed medieval life in England & Western Europe for 5 centuries

2. How did Feudalism shape medieval society? What is feudalism? - Contract between different hierarchy of people in medieval period - Based on 3 Fs: fief (land), fealty (loyalty), faith (religion)

3. How did Feudalism shape medieval society? King Nobles: lords, barons, abbots, bishops Knights Commoners (freeholders and serfs

5. Life on the Manor

6. Feudalism vs. Manoralism What is the difference between fedualism and manoralism? How does life work on the manor? What 3 words can you use to describe life on the manor?

7. King, Lord, Knight & Serf Hand out reading prompts…read your section silently. After 5 minutes (or so…) Find your group. Ie. all the “kings” together. Complete the questions at end and plan and practice a skit that represents the feudal system from your characters perspective for next class. Skits!

8. Religion During the Middle Ages

9. Power of the Pope Pope as head of Roman Catholic Church Religious leaders that became powerful political leaders Limited by Bishops and Kings

10. Role of Religion Religion was everywhere! And everything! United Europe Basis for law Politics Education Ceremonies

11. 1000 AD Increase in piety: devotion to religion Tithe: 10% of money/ crops given to church High levels of corruption Bishops hold more power than Pope Many religious leaders more interested in wealth and power than being a spiritual leader

12. Leo IX Pope intend on reforming the corruption of the church (land, money, choice of Bishops) Became much more involved in politics Ex-communication: cast from church Many kings and bishops did not support Leo Led to the split between Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches

13. Rise of Monasticism Monestary: place for prayer and contemplation (where Monks live) Call for a return to strict adherence to Benedictine Rule No possessions, money, heat, limited food to live life in prayer and labour Called the Cistercian order

14. Law & Order Read pgs. 160-164. Everyone write down a summary idea & 3 supporting facts What led to Magna Carta?

15. Magna Carta Foundation of modern documents and values Democracy in England, France, New World Human Rights Declaration of Independence Bill of Rights US Constitution

16. Magna Carta Reading and summarizing activity