The Early Middle Ages
Mr. Drake
Assignment Sheet, A-Block
date due
assignment
Thurs., 11/3
Read “Christianity in Western Europe,” Chapter 12-3, pp. 361-365 and
completely identify the terms from that section below.
Fri., 11/4
Read “New Invaders,” Chapter 13-2, pp. 378-381 and completely identify the
terms from that section below.
Mon., 11/7
Read “The Feudal and Manorial Systems,” Chapter 13-3, pp. 382-386 and
completely identify the terms from that section below.
Tues., 11/8
Complete Castle Design assignment
Thurs., 11/10
Test on Early Middle Ages
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By the time we have finished this unit you should be able to answer the following questions.
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Compare society of the Early Middle Ages to that of the Roman Empire.
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Is it accurate to refer to the Early Middle Ages as the “Dark Ages”? In what way?
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What was the role of the Church in Western Europe during the Early Middle Ages?
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What led to the rise of Feudalism and Manorialism in the Middle Ages? How did these systems
function (politically, socially and economically)?
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By the time we have finished this unit you will be an expert on the following terms.
Christianity in Western Europe:
Medieval
Christendom
Pope Gregory the Great
Monasticism
St. Augustine of Hippo
Benedictine Rule
New Invaders:
Vikings
Magyars
Muslims in Europe
The Feudal and Manorial Systems:
Feudal System (Feudalism)
Feudal Obligations
Knights/Lords/Vassals
Fief
Oath of Fealty
Manorial System
Serfs/Peasants
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