Happy New Year!!!! Journal 1/7

• What was your favorite thing about the break? (your answer cannot be sleep that is an obvious!)

• Grab a sheet of blank paper, we are going to do an activity together.

Resolutions• Fold the paper in half hot dog style• Cut one side into four equal sections and write the numbers

2-0-1-5 on each section• Under each section you are going to write a new years

resolution to improve:– 2: Personal improvement– 0: Family/friends– 1: School/community– 5: Global World

• Be creative and include color• Turn in for a grade

Feudalism, Crusades, and the Magna Carta

The Rise of the Middle Ages

1/7 Objectives

• Describe the process of how Frankish rulers gained control of Europe.

• Explain the decline of the Frankish Empire.

Where in the World is Europe???

Rome Falls…..What Next????

….after the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe was full of chaos and change.– Barbarian invasions brought new culture to

Europe and merged with the lifestyles left by the Empire.

• The time between the 400’s and about 1500 became known as the middle ages or medieval period where there was a transition in the development in western culture.

The Franks

A Germanic tribe that came to the post-Roman Europe and

established power.

Who is Clovis and the Merovingian's??

• Clovis was the leader of the Frankish tribes.– Him and his successors were

called the Merovingian's. • Strong military leader who

conquered all of northern Gaul and eventually the Franks went on to conquer southwestern Gaul (modern France).

• Franks gained support from the church because Clovis was a Christian.

Stop and Jot

• Based on what we have learned from other civilizations……What do you think happened to the kingdom after Clovis died?

• His sons divided the empire and created internal conflict within the kingdom.

• The kings that ruled after him were weak and eventually the chief of the royal household (mayor of the palace) took over as ruler of each kingdom.

Pepin II

• Mayor of the palace from 687 to 714• Him and his successors united the Frankish

Kingdom

….then he died!

• Pepin’s son, Charles Martel (Charles the Hammer), became mayor of the palace.

• Credited for stopping the Muslim advance in Europe by defeating the Spanish Moors when they invaded France in 732.

….then he died!

Pepin III

• His son Pepin III became king of the Franks and established the Carolingians, a new line of Frankish rulers.

• The Pope confirmed Pepin’s rule and strengthened the Carolingian dynasty because European Christians believed that the Popes blessing came directly from God.

• The Pope wanted Pepin's help against the Lombard's who were threatening Italy.– He took a Frankish army into Italy to fight….and

won!• He got control of the territory around Rome

and gave it to the Pope: the Donation of Pepin– Made the alliance between the Franks and the

church even stronger.

Who is Charlemagne???• The son of Pepin III, who inherited the

Frankish throne from 768 – 814. • Worked to build a “new Rome” centered

in what is now France and Germany.• A Christian Warrior

– Spread Christianity and brought order & learning to barbarian Europe.

– He defeated: the Lombard's in Italy, Saxons in Germany, and the Avars in central Europe.

– Drove the Moors back across the Pyrenees, a mountain range that separates Spain and France (the Spanish March).

Stop and Jot

• What actions helped Charlemagne to unify his empire?

• Spreading Christian Beliefs • Capturing the Spanish March

Charlemagne Declared Emperor of Romans!!!

• Pope Leo III declared Charlemagne the “Emperor of the Romans” by placing a crown on his head as he knelt in prayer on Christmas day in 800. – The Roman Empire had obviously

been over, therefore, it shows his importance to western Europe.

And then…….

• He died!

Government Under Charlemagne

• Divided into regions, controlled by officials known as counts that served on the emperors behalf.

• Appointed officials that helped Charlemagne run the empire were known as missi dominici (the lord’s messengers). – Took care of complaints throughout the Empire– Kept the counts in check– Given a lot of authority

Charlemagne’s Empire

Stop and Jot

Copy the diagram and use it to show how Charlemagne organized his government and what responsibilities were held by the various officials

The Decline of the Frankish Empire

• Charlemagne’s descendants did not inherit his energy and ability.– The Empires strength began to decline rapidly

• It eventually began to divide and split.– Conflict occurred between the western and

eastern kingdoms.• Charlemagne’s kingdom was further

undermined by invasions from different groups.

The Vikings!!!

• They were the most feared invaders of western Europe from Scandinavia in the north (what is now Norway, Sweden, and Denmark).

• They were a surprisingly quite democratic group of people.– Assemblies of landowners made the laws.

• The way they captured towns was very cruel.– Used axes and dogs to strike terror into people.

• Had great, strong ships that took them to Iceland, Greenland, and North America.

Exit Ticket

• I have some ideas for the new current event assignment that will begin next week.

• However….. I want to hear some of your suggestions first because I want it to be a more meaningful assignment for you…..

• So, I want you to take 5 minutes and think of some ideas. Write the ideas that you come up with on a sticky note.

• When you are finished come stick it to the board!

Journal 1/9

• Think about the importance of land ownership throughout history and in the U.S. today. Does a person have to own land to be prosperous economically? How is land ownership transferred between individuals?

• Date/Copy/Answer

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZTm-iYUpm4

Objectives• Explore how feudalism helped shape political and

social development in Europe during the Middle Ages.

• Identify the ways in which the manorial system influenced growth in Europe during the Middle Ages.

• Describe how the church hierarchy fit into society.• Explain how the practices of monasticism

changed.• Explore how the church influenced life in

medieval Europe.

Feudalism…What Does It Mean?

• After Charlemagne died there was no organized, large-scale government in Europe...so…..

• By the 900’s most people were governed by small, local, independent leaders, or local lords.

• The political organization these leaders represented is known as feudalism.

• A political system of local government based on the granting of land in return for loyalty, military assistance, and other services.

How Does It Work?• A powerful king grants land (fief) to a noble.

– The land is still actually owned by the king.– The noble has power to use of the land and it’s products, but could

not own the land.• In return the noble promised loyalty, military assistance

(knights), money, and other services to the king.– People who received the grants of land were known as vassals.

• The noble could then split up the land he had been granted and grant it to others such as knights.– Knights provided military service and protection in return for land.

• Knights could then split up the land even more and grant land to peasants who were responsible for providing food and other services when demanded.

Create a graphic organizer that shows how feudalism works. Make sure to include the cycle of who grants the land and the responsibilities of the

vassals.

The Manorial System• Feudalism provided social and political structure after

Charlemagne’s rule in the period of the middle ages in Europe.• Manorialism shaped the economy of Europe during these times.

– Took it’s name from the manors of the middle ages.– Large farming estates that included manor houses, cultivated lands,

woodlands, pastures, fields, and villages. • Central authority and trade were almost non-existent so manors

had to be self-sufficient.• A lord typically owned the land and kept about 1/3 of it for

himself.– The other 2/3 were farmed by the peasant families (serfs) living on the

land.– In return for being able to farm the land they gave some crops to the

lord and helped farm his land. – They also provided many other services and even paid taxes.

Peasant Life

• Very difficult during medieval times, spending long hours in the fields.

• Could not leave the manor without the lords permission.

• Very limited food – black bread, lentils, some vegetables, and ale.– Could rarely afford meat because you could not hunt on

the lord’s land.• Short life expectancies due to disease, starvation, and

frequent warfare.

Nobles’ Lifestyles

• The upper class in medieval Europe did not typically live in luxury or even comfort by today’s standards.– Castles were simple structures made from earth and

wood. Later they were made from stone. • Usually built on hills so they could be defended. If not they

would construct moats around the base.

• The lord spent most of his days looking after the land and dispensing justice among his vassals and serfs.

Journal 1/12

• Consider the separation between church and state in the United States. What does this separation mean? Do you think this is positive or negative and explain why?

• Copy/Date/Answer

The Church

• The church was Europe’s only source of leadership and stability during the Middle Ages.

• “The continuity and the authority of the Church of Rome stood out in marked contrast against …the short-lived kingdoms which rose and fell in [the early Middle Ages].”

• Therefore, it became one of the medieval Europe’s most powerful and enduring institutions.

The Church and Its Functions

• The church filled the need for leadership and performed many of the functions that a central government would.

• It also performed as a great economic power during the Middle Ages.– By the 1100’s the church was one of the leading

landowners, and many of the leaders were powerful feudal lords.

The Church Hierarchy

• Members of the clergy of the church were organized according to a hierarchy of rank.– Each rank had different duties and powers.

• The parish priest was the lowest rank and directly served the people of his parish, the smallest division in the church.– Responsible for religious instruction and spiritual life of

the community.– Lowest and smallest rank but one of the most

important.

A Step Up: Bishops

• The bishop managed a group of parishes called a diocese.– The bishop’s official church, the cathedral, was

usually located in the city of the diocese.• Bishop’s were chosen by powerful nobles or

the king.– Chosen by family connections and political power.– Many were feudal lords

Church Leadership

• A group of several diocese, an archdiocese, was managed by an archbishop.– An archbishop had all the power & responsibility of a bishop,

but also had authority over all bishops in the archdiocese.• The pope held the highest authority in the church.

– Was advised by the curia, a group of counselors picked from the highest ranks of the clergy.

– The most important of the curia were called cardinals or “princes of the church” because they advised the pope on legal and spiritual matters.

• From the late 1100’s only cardinals could elect the pope.

Pope Francis

Draw a pyramid that represents the hierarchy of the church and their functions!

Monasticism

• The church was made up of two types of clergy.

• Secular clergy – means “the present world”– Priests, bishops, and the pope– Gave sermons and preached to people in the

everyday world.• Regular clergy – means “rule”– Male monks made up regular clergy because they

had to follow strict rules.

Monastic Lifestyle• Monks and nuns believed they had to withdraw from the

world and its temptations to live a Christian life.• Monks lived alone and completely devoted their lives to

God in many ways.– Would even inflict extreme pain and suffering to themselves to

show their dedication.• Most monks and nuns eventually gave up their lifestyle

alone and formed religious communities called monasteries, while nuns lived in convents.

• Monasticism refers to the lifestyles in monasteries and convents.

Monastic Influence

• Monks and nuns took care of the needy in medieval society.– Many monasteries were wealthy because nobles

would give money in return for spiritual favors.– Convents received some wealth but not as much.

• Some monks would eventually leave the monastery to become missionaries.– Traveling around Europe to spread Christianity.

The Church and Its Political Role• The church had its own code of law, called canon law, and its own

courts.– Members of the clergy would be tried in this court and could possibly be

excommunicated.• The court could also interdict an entire region.

– All churches in that region would close and the clergy would be forbidden to perform marriages, burials, or other services.

– The church would use this as a strategy to turn a region’s people against rulers who opposed church powers and policies because people who went against the church were considered heretics.

• The church also had power to tax – the parish priest would collect a tithe from the people.– 1/10 of a person’s income

• Pop Quiz!!• When you are finished begin adding to your

timeline!– The Roman Empire– The Frankish Empire

Journal 1/15

• Consider what you know about the constitution of the United States of America and the Bill of Rights. What purpose do they serve?

The Struggle for Power in England and France

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1. How was the kingdom of England formed?2. What were the achievements of William the

Conqueror and his successors?3. What is the Magna Carta? Why was it written?4. How did Parliament and common law affect

political development in England?5. How did French kings gain power over their

nobles?

Journal 1/16

• If you could travel to one place in the entire world for free, where would you go and why?

“Write Your Own Rights”• What to include:

– The name of your document at the top• Ex: “The Bill of Rights”• Ex: “The Magna Carta”• Ex: “The Great Charter”

– A preamble: states what the purpose of the document is and why it is necessary.

• A list of rights or amendments (at least 10)– Can be directed towards your parents, the school, the principle, or Ms.

Schill.• Cannot include negativity towards any of the above, it simply needs to state

rights.

• A signature• This will be taken up as a grade (it will not be a good one if you do

not take it serious or add negativity to your document)!!!