PPT-The Middle Ages David Wissler

10661099 King Edward the Confessor dies without Heir and Duke of Normandy invades England Leaving no heirs Edwards death made a 3way rivalry for king Harold Godwinson and King Edward became brothersinlaw when Edward married Harolds sister With Harolds powerful position his relationship to Edward and his esteem among his peers gave him the best shot at the throne Across the English Channel William Duke of Normandy also tried to claim to the English throne William justified his claim through his blood relationship with Edward they were distant cousins and by stating that some years earlier Edward had designated him as his successor which lead to the invasion of England. Major Eras of European History. Ancient: Greece/Rome. Middle Ages: Everything in between (500 – 1500). Modern: 1500’s and on. Periodization of the Middle Ages. Early Middle Ages: 500 CE – 1000 CE. By the ninth century, the rulers that filled the void after the fall of the Roman emperors in Western Europe were often incapable of controlling all of their lands.. In exchange for loyalty, a king often granted an estate, . More Farming & New Methods. -Warmer climate, farming in regions previously too cold to grow crops.. The . Heavy Plow. The Horse Collar. The Three-Field . System . 2 out of 3 fields used…why?. Innovations increased food production. The period of European history from the fall of the Roman Empire in the West (5th century) to the fall of Constantinople (1453), . Middle ages are sometimes called Medieval Times, or Dark Ages.. Why Do you think they call it Dark Ages?. Vocabulary. Middle Ages Castle. Chivalry Vassal. Knight Feudalism. Fief Lord. Serf Manor. Coat of Arms. What was the Middle Ages the ‘Middle’ of?. The Middle Ages was the period of European history between 500AD and 1500AD.. Power DECENTRALIZED from empire. . 3 Important Elements of Middle Ages (Dork Ages) . Political- Feudalism. King. Lord/Noble/Vassal. Knight. Peasants. Serf (tied to land, was not sold). ECONOMIC. MANORIALISM- basic economic arrangement during Middle Ages which rested on set of rights and obligation between a lord and his serfs. Lord provided serf with housing, farmland, protection from bandits. Serf tended the lord’s lands, cared for his animals, went on Starbucks runs. 500-1500s. The Franks. King Clovis . Warrior king of the Franks. Germanic kingdoms were now the uniting force in Europe. Established the most powerful Christian kingdom of the time. France is derived from their name . Cultural History of Britain. Lecture 3. The Middle Ages: . Periodisations. European History: 476 AD-1492 Middle Ages. Early Middle Ages (5. th. century-10. th. century). High Middle Ages (11. th. -13. Religion and Culture. During the Middle Ages, Christianity was becoming the main religion being practiced. The catholic church was the on church around at the time, and it had its own laws and practices. . Early Middle Ages. Scholars often refer to the period from 500-1000 as the Dark Ages.. This is because Roman Empire was seen as efficient, glamorous, successful and praised as achieving the highest cultural achievements.. Topic: Middle Ages Day I. Aim: How did the Church impact daily society during the Middle Ages?. Agenda: . Notes on page 33. Crossword puzzle on page 34. Finish reading from pages 25-31. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV7CanyzhZg. The Early Middle Ages. The Age of . Charlemagne. He was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Leo III.. He made his home in Aachen.. He became the European model and basis for feudalism.. The Early Middle Ages. Chapter 15 Islam and Judaism in the Middle Ages Questions to be addressed in this chapter What is Islam? In what ways did Islamic philosophy influence Christian thought in the Middle Ages? What were some of the central tenets of Jewish thought in the Middle Ages, and how did they influence Christian ideas about God’s nature and existence? Chapter 15 Islam and Judaism in the Middle Ages Questions to be addressed in this chapter What is Islam? In what ways did Islamic philosophy influence Christian thought in the Middle Ages? What were some of the central tenets of Jewish thought in the Middle Ages, and how did they influence Christian ideas about God’s nature and existence?