the “middle ages” in european history. not the “dark ages”
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The “Middle Ages” in European History
Not the “Dark Ages”
5th century – 15th century
Feudal System
Social/political hierarchySeen as natural, normalDon’t expect to moveAccept your role/station
Reciprocal obligations/duties
Interpret and Apply
• How does this system effect the ability to control a population?
• How does this socio-economic system differ drastically from today? (HINT: class movement)
The Roman Catholic Church
The dominant institution of the Middle Ages in Europe
Religion in the Middle Ages
• Pervaded every aspect of life• Providence – divine scheme – no
accidents• Public ceremonies and festivals• Defined social ethic• Created social control
The Medieval Cathedral
Important symbols
Definitive art form of the era
Sensory experience
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, England
Chapel, Canterbury Cathedral
Notre Dame, Cathedral, Paris, France
Rouen Cathedral, Rouen, France
Cologne Cathedral,
Cologne, Germany
Interpret and Apply
• How do these Churches differ from the ones you see around town?
• Why might that be?
The Crusades
The Crusades
The first Crusade, 1096-1099
Interpret and Apply
• What do the Crusade demonstrate with regard to tolerance?
• Why might people be willing to go to war for religion? Is this different today?
Magna Carta, 1215
- What is the importance of such a document?
- Do we have something similar in Canada?
“The Black Death”
“The Black Death”
Health in the Middle Ages• No antibiotics• No understanding of germs• No antiseptic practices• Crowded housing• Poor personal hygene• Poor/no sanitation/sewer systems• famine• Diseases:
– Cholera – Smallpox– Typhoid– Influenza– Bubonic plague (killed 1/3 of Europe’s population)
• Lower life expectancy
Interpret and Apply:- How might these terrible conditions allow the Roman Catholic Church even further control?
The Family in the Middle Ages
Guilds
Seal of a medieval salt guild
Chivalry
Chivalry
Medieval Education
Medieval Education
Meaning?
• Not only were some people persecuted, but NO ONE was allowed question the Church
• HOW DOES CONTROLING EDUCATION AND MEANS TO INFORMATION EFFECT THE ABILITY TO CONTROL A SOCIETY?
Medieval Education
Medieval Education
If you can read this, remember, most people in the Middle Ages couldn’t.
Medieval Scribe
Medieval Library
Chained books, Hereford Cathedral library
Medieval EducationUniversities
The “Middle Ages” in EuropeReview
5th-15th century Feudal system Roman Catholic
Church Cathedrals Crusades Magna Carta The “Black Death” Family Social hierarchy Guilds Chivalry education
BIG IDEAS…
• What are the big ideas/concepts to understand from this lesson?
• …• …• …• …• …
TASK• In groups choose which 3 areas you think
the Middle Ages affected the most.• Keep in mind the idea of cause and effect• Where does Europe go from here?– Think of 3 things that could happen as a result
of the events of the Middle Ages– Be as specific as possible, provide examples– Could be both positive or negative– Example – could be peasant revolts against
feudal lords because peasants unhappy with living conditions (ie poor, hungry, unsafe)• This could then lead to different political system