PPT-Introduction to the Central Middle Ages

The Normans Origins The Normans were descended from Viking raiders In the year 911 AD the Viking leader Rollo made a deal with King Charles III of France that in return for land the Vikings would obey his laws and stop raiding the French coast This land became the Duchy of Normandy. By:. Taryn. Wilson. Their clothing. In . Medieval Europe. , as in the . Roman period. , most people wore loose . linen. or . wool. tunics like big baggy t-shirts. But clothing did become more complicated in the Middle Ages, and more used to distinguish men and women of different professions from each other. . 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. Political, Religious, Economic developments. The Middle Ages:. political, religious, and economic developments. Timeline:. The Middle Ages:. political, religious, and economic developments. Timeline:. 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, . An overview. EUROPE: 526-600 CE. MIDDLE AGES: “THE AGE OF FAITH”. MONASTICISM. The rise of monks. Poverty, chastity, obedience. Monasteries. Centers of learning – monks could read and write. Schools. 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. 1066-1400. A list of key events. Battle of Hastings. Doomsday . book. Magna . Karta and Bad King . John. Towns . and Guilds. Battle of Hastings. Topic #1. The Norman Conquest. England has Anglo Saxons. 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.. 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 . 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, . Art during the Middle Ages saw many changes and the emergence of the early Renaissance period. Byzantine Art was the name given to the style of art used in very early Middle Ages Art. This period was also known as the Dark Ages ( 410 AD - 1066 AD ). The Dark Ages were followed by the Medieval era of the Middle Ages (1066 - 1485). 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.. Religion. The Catholic Church was the only church in Europe at the time. Lives of people were dominated by the church. Bishops and Archbishops played key roles in government. Parish priests came from poorer backgrounds. 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?