1. Bell Ringer: What was the name of the church in the Western Roman Empire? Who was the leader of that church? Clear off desk except for a sheet of paper! :)

2. Fluency Feudal Europe Chapter 9 Charlemagne- (Char-luh-main) feudalism- (few-duh-lism) chivalry- (shiv-ul-ree)

3. 1,000 year period in between known as the Middle Ages. The Renaissance The Fall of Rome

4. The Geography of Europe Key features: 1. Europe borders Atlantic Ocean on the west and Arctic Ocean in the north. 2. Mediterranean Sea serves as a southern border. 3. Europe is separated from Asia by the Ural Mountains. 4. 2 mountain ranges- Alps and Apennines 5. Plains and farmland 6. Longest river in Europe: Volga The Climate North: cold winters South: mild winters/hot summers Most of Europe has a lot of rainfall

5. Cultural Changes -no longer ruled by a single emperor -little kingdoms existed -no large government systems or trade systems -little emphasis on learning -the educated middle class disappeared -schools did not exist -the "Great Works" from the Ancient Greeks and Romans ceased to exist too. Christianity! -The only institution to survive the fall of Rome. -Many Germanic people converted to Christianity -In 486 Frankish leader Colvis I invaded Gaul (which was controlled by former Rome) -He made his subjects convert to Christianity too.

8. Admit Slip: What was a serf considered in Medieval Europe?

10. Feudalism -a political and social system that emerged largely as a way for kings and nobles to hold onto their land and power during a time of warfare. *based on an agreement between 2 groups 1. nobles and 2. vassals (powerful nobles/lesser nobles) How it worked: 1. Lords gave vassals a fief (land) 2. In return for the land, the vassal (a knight) owed his lord service (Many vassals were warriors known as knights; they fought on behalf of their lord) 3. Vassals also paid taxes to their lord in return for their fief.

12. The Manor System -main part of the manor -center was the house -surrounding the manor was the lord's estate -consisted of farmland -serfs worked the land "bound to the soil" -every aspect of life occurred on the manor Town Life -towns returned in 1000 AD -Why? B/C a # of lords became really powerful -people felt safe and secure again -most towns were dirty, cramped, and busy places -Streets were narrow, filthy, and usually not paved -houses were made of wood and easily caught fire -as a result, entire towns burned down

13. Knights -also known as vassals, or lesser nobles -fought on behalf of their lord -skilled horse riders and fighters -lived by a code of honor called chivalry -used battering rams and catapults

14. Guilds -in towns, people with the same occupation formed groups called guilds -Guilds made rules that controlled the quality/quanity of production

15. Task: Finish Lesson 1 & Terms Complete Lesson 2 and Terms on back!

16. Quiz 1. Name one geographic feature of Europe 2. What was the order of the Frankish kings? 3. What is feudalism? 4. How was feudal society structured? 5. What are 2 facts about Manor life and 2 facts about Town life? 6.What was the purpose of knights? 7. What was the purpose of guilds?

17. Bell Ringer: How was society structured in Europe? Draw the hierarchy. Clear off desk completely...

18. Tasks: 1. Complete L1 and L2 Re-teaching Activity 2. Create a personal coat of arms *Turn into Tray!

19. Admit Slip: How was feudal society organized in Medieval Europe? Wednesday: Chapter 10: Lesson 3 Thursday: Chapter 10: Lesson 4 Friday- Field Trip Monday: Re-cap Chapter 9 and 10 Tuesday: Review Wednesday: Review Thursday: LAST EXAM Friday: Hands-on Activity

20. How did you spend your election day? What do you plan to do this summer? What does it mean to be a "citizen" to you?

22. Turn to page 320-321 Why was there conflict between the papacy and the monarch? What is a religious order? Complete the hierarchy chart! Draw an illustration of each Complete terms and names for Chapter 10: lesson 1 (provide an illustration!)