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The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages. Periodization. Early Middle Ages : 500 – 1000 High Middle Ages : 1000 – 1250 Late Middle Ages : 1250 - 1500. Europe in the 6c. Feudalism. A political, economic, and social system based on loyalty and military service . The Medieval Catholic Church.

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The Middle Ages

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  1. The Middle Ages

  2. Periodization Early Middle Ages: 500 – 1000 High Middle Ages: 1000 – 1250 Late Middle Ages: 1250 - 1500

  3. Europe in the 6c

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

  5. The Medieval Catholic Church • filled the power vacuum left from the collapse of the classical world. • 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]

  6. The Power of the Medieval Church • bishops and abbots played a large part in the feudal system. • the church controlled about 1/3 of the land in Western Europe. • tried to curb feudal warfare  only 40 days a year for combat. • curb heresies  crusades; Inquisition • tithe  1/10 tax on your assets given to the church. • Peter’s Pence  1 penny per person [paid by the peasants].

  7. A Medieval Monk’s Day

  8. A Medieval Monastery: The Scriptorium

  9. Illuminated Manuscripts

  10. Romanesque Architectural Style • Rounded Arches. • Barrel vaults. • Thick walls. • Darker, simplistic interiors. • Small windows, usually at the top of the wall.

  11. Charlemagne: 742 to 814

  12. Charlemagne’s Empire

  13. Pope Crowned CharlemagneHoly Roman Emperor: Dec. 25, 800

  14. The Carolingian Renaissance

  15. Carolingian Miniscule

  16. The Rise of European Monarchies: England

  17. Charlemagne’s Empire Collapses:Treaty of Verdun, 843

  18. Carcassonne: A Medieval Castle

  19. Parts of a Medieval Castle

  20. The Road to Knighthood KNIGHT SQUIRE PAGE

  21. Chivalry: A Code of Honor and Behavior

  22. The Medieval Manor

  23. Life on the Medieval Manor Serfs at work

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

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

  26. Medieval Universities

  27. Oxford University

  28. Late Medieval Town Dwellings

  29. Medieval Trade

  30. Medieval Guilds Guild Hall • Commercial Monopoly: • Controlled membershipapprentice journeyman  master craftsman • Controlled quality of the product [masterpiece]. • Controlled prices

  31. Medieval Guilds: A Goldsmith’s Shop

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