Hey Folks!

This week we will begin Topic 6 Europe in the Middle Ages.

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Essential Question:

Can a religious leader also be an effective military leader?

Learning Objectives

Topic 6.1 Peasants, Trade, and Cities

Objectives: Describe the process of how new farming practices supported population growth, and the revival of trade led to a money-based economy and the rise of cities. Describe life under the manorial system of the Middle Ages in which serfs worked the lands of lords. Explain how the revival of trade during the High Middle Ages gave rise to a money economy and the growth of cities, which became centers for manufacturing and trade.

Topic 6.2 Medieval Christianity

Objectives: Describe how, under strong leadership, the Catholic Church reached the height of its political power and became a dominant and forceful presence in medieval society. Explain how new monastic orders emerged as religious enthusiasm spread through Europe. Describe the reasons why ordinary people observed the Church’s sacraments, venerated saints, and took pilgrimages to holy shrines.

Topic 6.3 Culture of the High Middle Ages

Objectives: Explain how technological innovations made Gothic cathedrals possible, while an intellectual revival led to the formation of universities. Explain the importance of medieval university students applying scholasticism to the study of theology. Discuss why troubadour poetry and the heroic epic poem were popular forms of vernacular literature in the twelfth century.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 6.1 Peasants, Trade, and Cities
2. Topic 6.2 Medieval Christianity
3. Topic 6.3 Culture of the High Middle Ages

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 5.3 The Growth of the European Kingdoms
2. Topic 5.4 Byzantine Empire and Crusades
3. Topic 5 Activity
4. Topic 5 Quiz