The Middle Ages Notes

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The Middle Ages Notes


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What were the Middle Ages?

• A period of time between the fall of Rome and
  the beginning of the Renaissance.
• Between Classical Civilization and the modern
  world.
• They ran from about 500 to 1500.

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Why did the fall of Rome lead to the Middle
Ages?

• Lack of authority and control of Rome led to
  trouble and disorder.
• To restore order, feudalism developed. More on
  feudalism later.

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Who was Charlemagne?

• United Europe during his lifetime.
• Spread culture, religion, education.
• His empire declared the Holy Roman Empire A new
  Rome?
• Empire fell apart after his death.

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What was the role of the Church during the Middle
Ages?

• Most powerful institution at the time, was in
  every town in every country (McDonalds)
• Source of leadership and stability for people.

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What was the role of the Church during the Middle
Ages?

• Did many things governments do today.
• -Church taxes (tithes), Church law, Church
  courts, etc.
• Churches and monasteries were large part of
  economy (land ownership, trade, banking)
• Had great influence over governments throughout
  Europe.

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Did the Churchs power lead to problems?

• Yes.
• Corruptionpriests were often just friends of the
  king, used office to make money.
• The Inquisition tortured and killed thousands in
  the name of keeping the faith pure.
• This corruption will eventually lead to the
  Protestant Reformation.

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What were the Crusades?

• A series of wars to take the Holy Land back from
  the Muslims.
• People who fought were promised a free pass to
  Heaven by the Pope.
• Helped to stop fighting in Europe and focus on
  outside enemy.
• They were not successful.

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What was the Black Death?

• A terrible plague that hit Europe in the late
  Middle Ages (mid 1300s-1400s).
• At least 1/3 of Europeans killed, some places
  over 1/2.
• Led to breakdown of society, helped to start the
  modern age.
• Ring around the Rosy

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Land for Loyalty
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Front Look up in your book (p. 297) the section
on the Manorial System and draw a map of what a
medieval manor would look like. Be sure to label
each building or area on your map. Back Draw
your own personal coat of arms. Make sure it is
both creative and unique- it must represent both
you and your family.