Periodization Early Middle Ages 500 1000 High Middle

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Periodization Early Middle Ages: 500 – 1000 High Middle Ages: 1000 – 1250 Renaissance:

Periodization Early Middle Ages: 500 – 1000 High Middle Ages: 1000 – 1250 Renaissance: 1250 - 1500

Europe in the 6 c

Europe in the 6 c

The Medieval Catholic Church v filled the power vacuum left from the collapse of

The Medieval Catholic Church v filled the power vacuum left from the collapse of the classical world. v monasticism: § St. Benedict – Benedictine Rule of poverty, chastity, and obedience. § provided schools for the children of the upper class. § inns, hospitals, refuge in times of war. § libraries & scriptoria to copy books and illuminate manuscripts. § monks missionaries to the barbarians. [St. Patrick, St. Boniface]

The Power of the Medieval Church vthe church controlled about 1/3 of the land

The Power of the Medieval Church vthe church controlled about 1/3 of the land in Western Europe. vcurb heresies crusades; Inquisition v tithe 1/10 tax on your assets given to the church. Power struggles between Pope and King’s Lay Investiture- Henry excommunicated, begs forgiveness. Concordat of Worms-compromise between lords and the Church.

A Medieval Monk’s Day

A Medieval Monk’s Day

A Medieval Monastery • Centers of Literacy and Learning • Orphanages

A Medieval Monastery • Centers of Literacy and Learning • Orphanages

Illuminated Manuscripts

Illuminated Manuscripts

Battle of Tours – Muslim armies stopped at the Battle of Tours in 732

Battle of Tours – Muslim armies stopped at the Battle of Tours in 732 (France). – Muslims pushed back into Spain (Umayyad)

Charlemagne: 742 to 814

Charlemagne: 742 to 814

Charlemagne’s Empire

Charlemagne’s Empire

Pope Crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor: Dec. 25, 800

Pope Crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor: Dec. 25, 800

The Carolingian Renaissance

The Carolingian Renaissance

Charlemagne’s Empire Collapses: Treaty of Verdun, 843

Charlemagne’s Empire Collapses: Treaty of Verdun, 843

Feudalism A political, economic, and social system based on loyalty and military service.

Feudalism A political, economic, and social system based on loyalty and military service.

Chivalry: A Code of Honor and Behavior

Chivalry: A Code of Honor and Behavior

The Medieval Manor= Self Sufficient

The Medieval Manor= Self Sufficient

Life on the Medieval Manor Serfs at work

Life on the Medieval Manor Serfs at work

Medieval Technology and Growth of Cities • • Horse-Collar and 3 -field system Growth

Medieval Technology and Growth of Cities • • Horse-Collar and 3 -field system Growth of Cities again (Serfs could gain freedom if they moved to cities for 1 year. • Re-birth of trade; especially in Italy. • Why would Italy be geographically and Historically suited to bring Europe out of Middle Ages? ?

William the Conqueror: Battle of Hastings, 1066 (Bayeaux Tapestry)

William the Conqueror: Battle of Hastings, 1066 (Bayeaux Tapestry)

Evolution of England’s Political System v Henry I: § William’s son. § set up

Evolution of England’s Political System v Henry I: § William’s son. § set up a court system. § Exchequer dept. of royal finances. v Henry II: § established the principle of common law throughout the kingdom. § grand jury. § trial by jury.

The Rise of European Monarchies: France

The Rise of European Monarchies: France

The Rise of European Monarchies: England

The Rise of European Monarchies: England

Gothic Architectural Style e Pointed arches. e High, narrow vaults. e Thinner walls. e

Gothic Architectural Style e Pointed arches. e High, narrow vaults. e Thinner walls. e Flying buttresses. e Elaborate, ornate, airier interiors. e Stained-glass windows. “Flying” Buttresses

Pope Urban II: Preaching a Crusade

Pope Urban II: Preaching a Crusade

Setting Out on Crusade

Setting Out on Crusade

Christian Crusades: East and West

Christian Crusades: East and West

Vernacular • Development of local languages (English, French, ) because many people could not

Vernacular • Development of local languages (English, French, ) because many people could not speak Latin. • Effects: More people learn to read, education increases.

Medieval Universities

Medieval Universities

Oxford University

Oxford University

From Manors to Towns • Serfs leave the manors and move to towns for

From Manors to Towns • Serfs leave the manors and move to towns for freedom. • Growth of major cities in Europe (Paris and London) • Trade increases throughout Europe • Hanseatic League is formed. It is an alliance of traders in Europe.

Medieval Trade

Medieval Trade

Medieval Guilds Guild Hall v Collection of workers in the same job (Blacksmiths, tailors,

Medieval Guilds Guild Hall v Collection of workers in the same job (Blacksmiths, tailors, etc…) § Controlled membership apprentice journeyman master craftsman § Controlled prices §Similar to a Union today.

Medieval Guilds: A Goldsmith’s Shop

Medieval Guilds: A Goldsmith’s Shop

Crest of a Cooper’s Guild

Crest of a Cooper’s Guild

Effects of the Bubonic Plague • Kills ¼ population of Europe. • People can

Effects of the Bubonic Plague • Kills ¼ population of Europe. • People can charge more for their labor =end of serfdom • Church loses prestige and power because prayer didn’t work. . • Kings gain more power as a result.