Bellwork: Unit 2 Intro - Medieval Ages

Read “Life in the Castle” pg. 117 and answer the following questions:

1. What are some characteristics of a Medieval castle?

2. What were the living conditions like in a castle?

3. What is a castle’s main purpose? 4. Today we will start learning about Medieval

Europe. “Medieval” literally translates to middle age. What were the “Middle Ages” in the middle of? (HINT: pg. 113)

Unit 2: The Middle Ages

FeudalismThe people of Western Europe had no

authority or government so they relied on a new political system called feudalism.

Feudalism: form of government that stresses the ties of mutual aid between kings and nobles.

Feudal relationships

were like a pyramid King, Nobles/Lords, Knights, Knights, Peasants.

How Feudalism WorksKings granted nobles fiefs (land or estate;

used for farming)Nobles/Lords were then given government

powers over the fiefsIn return, nobles used the income from fiefs to

provide knights/warriors, horses, and battle equipment for the royal army.

The knights protected the peasants and maintained order

Peasants: In return for protection, they farmed the land, paid taxes, and produced food for the nobles.

The main idea of Feudalism is that all levels help each other out; their success is dependent on one another.

Life Under FeudalismSince there was no central

government, warfare occurred frequently.

To protect themselves, nobles built castles and implemented the Chivalry Code (knights should be brave, fair, trustworthy, defend Christianity, and treat women courteously)

Nobles/Lords: Total authority over fief collected rent from peasants, used justice/punishment, and fought anyone trying to take his fief. (Women had no rights)

Serf: peasants bound to the manor; could only leave with permission

Review!Make a Feudalism hierarchy in your

notes!

Important history info…..If you missed the Unit 1 test, it needs to

be made up tomorrow during tutorial.Current Event on Friday! Same

procedures as last time.European map quiz on Monday 10/5.Next week is a ½ day schedule!Quarter 1 grades are due Friday 10/9!

Map of EuropeFor the rest of class today, you will label a blank map of

our next region of study……. Europe!Unit 2 is the study of the Middle Ages (Medieval), which

focuses on achievements of Europe, so it’s important you understand the geography of the region.

Label all 38 countries.Use pgs. A12-13 in your textbookDo NOT need to include islands or cities…..only

independent countries!Your map quiz over Europe will be next Monday October

5th!!!

Coat of ArmsIn Medieval Europe, Knights were warriors or

soldiers that helped protect the king and nobles.

They wore heavy armor for protection and identified themselves with a coat of arms.

Coat of arms were individual designs painted on their shields that had relation to their family and heritage.

Nobles also used these to identify their family.For this project you are going to create your

own coat of arms.

Coat of ArmsFor your coat of arms, I want you to create something

that identifies your culture, family, personality, hobbies, beliefs, etc.

There are no specific guidelines, but I want you to get into it! Be creative, expressive and unique!

On the back, write a one paragraph explanation of your coat of arms.

You will be given in-class time to work on it today (after the map quiz) and Monday (After the lesson) – it is due on Block #1 next week!

You will be graded on:CreativityColorDescription

European Map Quiz!!!

Medieval Castle Project – 2013 only

You are going to create your own castle!2D Drawing – by yourself3D Model – up to 3 people per groupMust encompass all the characteristics of a

Medieval castleYou must label all important parts of your

castleThis will only be done outside of the

classroomIt is due Monday October 4th.