Name ___________________________________________ Date ____________ Block _____________
The Early Middle Ages in Europe
Directions: Look up information from your notes, online, or in the textbook about Frankish leaders during the Early
Middle Ages. Then imagine you were their teacher and give them a letter grade (like A+ or C -) and explain your reason
with examples.
Frankish Leaders
Clovis
Information
Letter Grade and Reason
Charles Martel
Charlemagne
Follow Up Question: Besides being Frankish, what is one thing that all 3 leaders had in common?
Task: Create a campaign slogan for Charlemagne as if he were trying to get elected Holy Roman Emperor. GOING
FURTHER…what might a negative campaign ad say about Charlemagne in response?
Directions: Look up information from your notes, online, or in a textbook about the Feudal System during the Early
Middle Ages in Europe. Then think of possible threats to their safety.
Feudal Status
Monarch
Job or Role
Threats
Lord/Vassal
Clergy
Knight
Serf
Follow Up Question: What is one thing that Europeans of all feudal statuses were threatened by?
Task: Create an advertisement for the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. Your ad must address ALL the ways
people feel threatened during the Middle Ages and how the Church can help them.