Big Idea

Conflict can lead to innovation.

Unit Questions

1. In the ruins of the Roman Empire, how did Europeans rebuild and reimagine their worlds?

2. During the middle ages, Europe faced a number of challenges from invaders both nearby and afar. How did these threats change Europe society and economy?

3. What was the role of the Catholic Church in Medieval Europe?

4. With the understanding that this period of conflict would eventually lead to an era of dramatic innovation, what Medieval developments would move Europeans towards that future?

Unit Project

Now the fun part. You choose the method of presentation: Skit, Video, Podcast, Speech, Diary, just about anything will do, except copying and pasting information. Remember, this has to be in your OWN words. Please let me know when you have decided upon a method of presentation. This assignment is due on Friday Mar. 23rd. Click for the rubric.

Links

• What is the Magna Carta?

• Black Death Investigation

• Study guide for Medieval Europe quiz 1

• Study guide for Medieval Europe quiz 2

• Study guide for Medieval Europe quiz 3

• Information on Plague Cities