Part One: Locate two facts about each Middle Ages topic and complete the graphic organizer.
Part Two: Create a presentation on ONE topic.
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Feudalism & Manorialism
Feudalism & Manorialism
Feudalism: What was feudalism? Describe the feudal pyramid including the terms Lords, Vassals and Fiefs. Describe the class hierarchy - the role of peasants and women. Explain why Europe became feudal.
Manorialism: What was Manorialism? Describe the relationship between the Lord of the Manor and the Peasants who worked on the land. Explain the difference between Feudalism and Manorialism.
Knighthood & Hundred Years War
Knighthood & Hundred Years War
Knighthood: Who could be a knight; what was their role in society; how were they trained; what equipment (armor/weaponry) did they use? What was their daily life like? Describe the concept of chivalry.
Hundred Years War: Why did the war begin; what was being fought over; how did technology change the outcome of the war; who was Joan of Arc; why was she important? How did the war end?
Catholic Church & The Crusades
Catholic Church & The Crusades
Catholic Church: What were the major beliefs of the Church; describe the power of the Pope; discuss the roles of nuns, monks and priests; what role did the Church play in government and daily life?
Crusades: What were the causes of the Crusades; why did people (knights, kings and commoners) want to join; what were the long term and short term results?
Medieval Art & Architecture
Medieval Art & Architecture
Medieval Art: Who were the famous artists and writers of the time; describe the literature, drama, music, composers, and paintings of the Middle Ages.
Medieval Architecture: What did the housing and buildings look like; describe the castles - how they were constructed; describe the cathedrals.
Science, Medicine & The Black Death
Science, Medicine & The Black Death
Health and Medicine: What was a common form of medicine during the Middle Ages? What procedures did they use to rid the body of illness? How did they feel about magic and witchcraft when it came to medicine?
The Plague: What was the Bubonic Plague and why was it known as the Black Death? How did it reach Europe and spread? What were the economic, political and social effects of the plague?
Daily Life & Leisure Activities
Daily Life & Leisure Activities
Medieval Daily Life: What was life like during the Middle Ages - for men, women, lords and peasants? Describe the leisure activities, games, wedding rituals, musical instruments, clothing (men/women, rich/poor), foods eaten, and any other customs of this time period.
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