Objective SWBAT explain how two European civilizations developed after the fall of the Roman Empire.
GOOD HISTORIANS can explain how two European civilizations developed after the fall of the Roman Empire. 117 CE: The reached its greatest expanse
293 CE: Emperor Diocletian split the Roman Empire into pieces
330 CE: moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Remember me? I painted the sign of Jesus on shields and became Rome s first Christian emperor!
410 CE: sack Rome! The Western Roman Empire was replaced by many smaller kingdoms ruled by barbarian kings. The Eastern Roman Empire became known as the Byzantine Empire.
The Development of Two European Civilizations
Where would you rather live, and why?
WEST Barbarian King Clovis EAST Byzantine Emperor Justinian
Homework Where would you rather live after the fall of the Roman Empire? In the west, in a barbarian kingdom? Or in the east, in the Byzantine Empire? Justify your choice with at least three reasons.
Objective SWBAT explain how Western Europe was threatened by the Vikings, Magyars, and Muslims after the fall of the Roman Empire.
BIG PROBLEM: NO MORE ROMAN ARMY! So, who will protect western Europe from invaders? NO ONE!!!
Dark Ages Around 800 CE
Viking Invasions
Viking in Pop Culture
Let s visit the Lindesfarne monastery in England, 793 CE! VIKING INVASIONS
VIKING INVASIONS What happened at the Lindesfarne monastery in England? Key words: monks, Vikings
Dark Ages Around 800 CE
Magyar Invasions SKIP THIS BOX
Dark Ages Around 800 CE
Let s visit the Battle of Tours, 732 CE! Muslim Invasions
Battle of Tours: Christian Franks vs. Muslims Moors Muslim Invasions Based on this map, who do you think won the battle, Christian Franks or the Muslim Moors? What evidence do you have?
What happened at the Battle of Tours? Muslim Invasions Key words: Christian Franks, Charles Martel, Muslim Moors
Role: A person living in Western Europe during the Dark Ages Audience: King Format: Letter asking for help Topic: Discuss the problems in your kingdom
You have 20 minutes to finish your castle! Merits for the most creative castle!
WORD BANK Tours Arabia King Charlemagne Scandinavia Vikings monastery Charles Martel monk Christians Muslims DO NOW: Do not copy, but fill in the blanks monk Dearest 1., monastery I am so sorry to hear that your 2. has been burned to the ground. Those vicious 3.! Vikings Don t worry, I have an idea that will make them go back to 4. Scandinavia where they belong! I know you are also concerned about the invasion of the 5.. Muslims I, too, would prefer if only 6. Christians lived in Western Europe. My grandfather, the great general 7. Charles Martel held them back at the Battle of 8., Tours but farmers may not be able to protect us if they attack again. That s why I developed a plan that will surely make them go back to 9. Arabia where they belong! - Sincerely, 10. King Charlemagne
SWBAT explain how feudalism created stability and order in medieval Europe.
The Rise of Feudalism in Europe The Roman Empire once had a very strong emperor who commanded a powerful army. Barbarian kings conquered the Roman Empire, but these kings were weak and did not have a powerful army. Vikings,, Magyars and Muslims invaded Europe. A king named Charlemagn e created a system called feudalism in order to provide protection for his kingdom.
Feudalism Feudalism a political, economic, and social system in which land is exchanged for. protection
Europe s Feudal System king noble knight peasants (some known as serfs)
Medieval Europe s Feudal System 1. The king controls all of the land in his kingdom.
2. The king divides his land and gives pieces of land to nobles.
3. The nobles then divide their land and give these pieces of land to knights who protect the land.
4. Peasants are allowed to live on the land and build farms. Some peasants, called serfs, are not permitted to leave.
5. Knights eat some of the food and sell the rest to pay for equipment such as armor, swords, and horses.
In summary: peasants work, knights protect, nobles collect tax, king gets rich! 6. Nobles collect a tax (food) from peasants. The nobles sell surplus food and then give the profits to the king.
Europe s Feudal System KING NOBLE KNIGHT PEASANTS
Europe s Feudal System TAXES & PROTECTION KING LAND NOBLE PROTECTION LAND KNIGHT FOOD PROTECTION PEASANTS
Example 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 2 Muffins
2 Muffins 2 Muffins 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 1 Muffin 1 Muffin
1 Muffin & equipment 1 Muffin & equipment 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 2 Muffins 1 Muffin 1 Muffin
1 Muffin & equipment 4 Muffins 1 Muffin & equipment 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin
1 Muffin & equipment 3 Muffins & 1 Coin 1 Muffin & equipment 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin 1 Muffin
4 Coins
Feudal Relationships Lord: someone who rules over vassals Vassal: someone who serves a lord Example #1: Example #2: Example #3:
Oath of fealty (loyalty): a promise of loyalty between lord and vassal Repeat after me. In taking this oath of loyalty, I swear to be loyal to you all the days of my life and never to make war against you. In taking this oath of loyalty, I swear to be loyal to you all the days of my life and never to make war against you. What is this king s name?
Homework Create a comic strip that shows the feudal relationships between king and noble, noble and knight, knight and peasant Each frame should have two speech bubbles
Example: I will give you land if you protect my lord! I would be happy to protect your lord! Does your lord have a princess stuck in a tower by any chance? NOBLE (KNIGHT S LORD) KNIGHT (NOBLE S VASSAL)
DO NOW: Vicious Vikings Watch this Horrible Histories video. Write a summary about what happened. Be sure to include the following words: monk, Vikings.
Our Kingdom is Under Attack! The Vikings have attacked our kingdom!
Your Task Today, your team will create a paper castle. You will label each part of the castle.
You must build the castle faster than the Vikings can destroy your castle with a catapult! Your Challenge
Will you be ready when I besiege your castle?
You need to build drum towers inside here, you will hide archers who will be ready to fire arrows at me! Drum tower
You will need to create arrowslits in each of your drum towers archers will fire arrows through these holes. Arrowslit
Arrowslit
Curtain Wall with Battlements You will need to build curtain walls. At the top of each wall, you need to construct tooth shapes called battlements. Your soldiers can stand on the wall, look down, and still be protected.
Curtain Wall with Battlements
In order to attack the castle, I will cross the moat. I won t tunnel under it because the tunnel would flood! Moat
Drawbridge Hopefully, you will leave your drawbridge open so that I can cross the moat and enter the castle!
The first building I will enter is the gatehouse. Gatehouse
Portcullis Hopefully, you leave the portcullis up so that I can enter the gatehouse!
Once inside the gatehouse, I will be sure to look up! I will need to watch out for the holes in the ceiling from which you drop harmful substances down on me! These substances might include rocks, arrows, scalding water, hot sand, quicklime, tar, or boiling oil! Murder Holes
Bailey As I exit the gatehouse, I ll step into the bailey. This is much like Valor s courtyard between the 5 th and 6 th grade classes. Here s where the siege turns into a battle
Keep Finally, the most important part of the castle! You need to build a keep. This is where the castle residents would go if enemies broke through the castle walls.
Your Task Today, your team will create a paper castle. You will label each part of the castle. Be creative. Add a moat and a drawbridge!
You must build the castle faster than the Vikings can build a catapult to attack your castle! Your Challenge
Homework On a separate sheet of paper, you will create your own 2-D castle. You must label all of the parts! It must be creative and colorful. Make sure that NO ONE can break into this castle!