The Medieval AgesThe Medieval AgesReviewReview

Why was this period referred to Why was this period referred to as as

“The Middle Ages”?“The Middle Ages”?

Religious men who lived apart Religious men who lived apart from society in isolated from society in isolated

communities werecommunities were PriestsPriests Monks Monks MonasteriesMonasteries MinistersMinisters

An Italian monk who created a An Italian monk who created a set of rules that most European set of rules that most European

monasteries followed wasmonasteries followed was

Saint PeterSaint Peter Saint PaulSaint Paul Saint BenedictSaint Benedict Saint PatrickSaint Patrick

Another name for the Middle Another name for the Middle Ages isAges is

Medieval periodMedieval period Unimportant periodUnimportant period Post Rome periodPost Rome period Ancient historyAncient history

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Magna Carta – “The Great Magna Carta – “The Great Charter”Charter”

Nobles forced King John to sign itNobles forced King John to sign it Everyone must follow the lawEveryone must follow the law Habeas corpus Habeas corpus Beginning of democracy in Beginning of democracy in

EnglandEngland Rights for the peopleRights for the people

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Art typically made during the Art typically made during the medieval period.medieval period.

It has a religious theme.It has a religious theme.

It was flat it did not have a 3-D look.It was flat it did not have a 3-D look.

The kind of art was made to show The kind of art was made to show respect for God.respect for God.

Everyone wanted to go to _________.Everyone wanted to go to _________.

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St. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of Assisi Simple lifeSimple life Founded the Franciscan orderFounded the Franciscan order Popes, priests, monks, friarsPopes, priests, monks, friars

Compare and ContrastCompare and Contrast

Received land for service Received land for service Took an oath of Took an oath of loyaltyloyalty Well trained warriorWell trained warrior Were part of feudalismWere part of feudalism

Zen Buddhism – ChristianityZen Buddhism – Christianity Leather protection – metal armorLeather protection – metal armor

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Byzantine Emperor asked the Pope Byzantine Emperor asked the Pope for help because Muslim Turks for help because Muslim Turks threatened Constantinople.threatened Constantinople.

Christians lost because they had to Christians lost because they had to travel too far – many died on the travel too far – many died on the way.way.

Because of the Crusades, trade and Because of the Crusades, trade and exchange of ideas between Europe exchange of ideas between Europe and Asia spread.and Asia spread.

They only got back the Holy Land in They only got back the Holy Land in the first Crusade. After that, it the first Crusade. After that, it remained under Muslim controlremained under Muslim control

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Joan of ArcJoan of Arc King of England invaded FranceKing of England invaded France France was losing the war.France was losing the war. Joan was a peasant teenager, Joan was a peasant teenager,

who led the French troops to who led the French troops to victory.victory.

Joan was burned at the stake by Joan was burned at the stake by the English.the English.

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The Spanish InquisitionThe Spanish Inquisition Queen Isabella and King Queen Isabella and King

FerdinandFerdinand Clergy was sent out to find Jews, Clergy was sent out to find Jews,

Heretics, and Muslims in SpainHeretics, and Muslims in Spain If they did leave or convert, they If they did leave or convert, they

could be imprisoned, fined, or could be imprisoned, fined, or killed. killed.

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A deadly plague that swept through A deadly plague that swept through Europe between 1347-1351.Europe between 1347-1351.

Originated in Asia and spread to Originated in Asia and spread to Europe.Europe.

Was spread by fleas that fed on Was spread by fleas that fed on infected rats.infected rats.

Killed millions of people – 1/3 of Killed millions of people – 1/3 of EuropeansEuropeans

Peasants demanded higher wages.Peasants demanded higher wages. The manor system fell apart…not The manor system fell apart…not

enough people to work the fields.enough people to work the fields. People moved to Europe’s growing People moved to Europe’s growing

cities.cities. People lost faith in the Catholic church.People lost faith in the Catholic church.