The Middle Ages The Eleventh through the Fifteenth Centuries (but in no particular order) (does not include topics cover

1. The Middle AgesThe Eleventh through the Fifteenth Centuries(but in no particular order)(does not include topics covered elsewhere) A Wonderful WAFL Webquest 

2. Technological Innovations • Using the links below, identify what impact the following technological innovations had on the economy and society of medieval Europe: • Rotary grindstone • Water wheel • Animal harness • Nailed horseshoes • Stirrup • Spinning wheel • Compass • Fixed rudder • Crop rotation Technology During the Middle Ages Middle Ages History of Technology Medieval Technology

3. Important Documents

4. Magna Carta Using the sites below, complete the following: • Tell the story of how the Magna Carta came into being? • Why was the Magna Carta a significant document? • A copy of the Magna Carta • Other information about the Magna Carta

5. The DOMesday Book There is a fairly detailed site called The Domesday Book Online that can provide the answers to the questions below. You will have to spend some time exploring the site. Feel free to use other sites to find the information (like Domesday Book) • What was the purpose of the Domesday Book? • What did the Domesday Book tell us about England’s: • Economy • Society • Politics

6. People to Know

7. William the Conqueror Watch the video to answer the questions below. (You’ll have to watch a commercial first.) • Why did William believe he should rule England? • How did the events of 1066 unfold? • Detail the Battle of Hastings. Why did William win? • What long-lasting changes did William make in England? You can find more information on William the Conqueror at Spartacus Educational.

8. Eleanor of Aquitaine General information on Eleanor can be found here and here. • Create a family tree for Eleanor (her ancestors, marriages, and descendents) using this site (a site which also proves that some people have too much time on their hands ) • What cultural contributions (think literature) were made by Eleanor in the Middle Ages? • Eleanor was considered one of the most powerful women in medieval history. Create an outline where you detail the specific support either for or against this statement.

9. Richard the Lionheart • Using information from Middle Ages.net and English Monarchs, evaluate the reign of Richard the Lionheart of England.

10. Louis IX (St. Louis) Answer the following questions using the sites listed below. • What changes did Louis IX make in France? • What characteristics made Louis unique? • What did Louis do to be canonized (be made a saint)? • Did he deserve his sainthood? Why or why not? Support your answer with specific information. NNDB – Louis IX Catholic Encyclopedia King Louis IX

11. Frederick II • List the changes Frederick II made in the Germanic Kingdoms? • What characteristics made Frederick (a different site) unique? • Compare/Contrast Louis IX and Frederick II in a Venn diagram. • Who was the better king? Why?

12. Marco Polo • Map Polo’s travels to the far east. • At the site In the Footsteps of Marco Polo read the excerpts from Marco Polo’s journals. Generalize the main ideas of his comments. Use the site at HistoryWorld.net to answer the following • What are the 5 most important events that happened on Polo’s journeys? • What impact did Polo’s travels have on European society?

13. Conflicts

14. The Church v the State • Identify the conflict/actions/results for each of the following: • Investiture Controversy (don’t forget to include the Concordat of Worms) • Henry II and Archbishop Becket • Guelphs and Ghibellines • Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII • Philip IV and Pope Boniface VIII • Avignon Papacy • After finding the information above, write a brief paragraph summarizing the basic conflicts between the Church and the various nation-states around Europe?

15. Wars of the Roses • Create a family tree for the House of York and the House of Lancaster. • How did the conflict start? • Trace the conflict by listing the major events. • How did the conflict end? Which family won? Sites you can use: Luminarium and Wars of the Roses and Wars of the Roses (a different site)

16. The REconquista Use Spark Notes , Spanish Fiesta and Wikislam to find the answers to the questions below (be careful of the last site – it is very biased, but it’s interesting to compare views). • What was the Reconquista? • Who – were the most important participants? What did they do? • What – was the long-term importance of the Reconquista? • When – did the Reconquista occur? (what years) • Where – did the Reconquista happen? What were the most important cities? Why were they important? • Why – were the Spanish ultimately successful in recapturing Spain from the Arabs? • Arabs and Europeans view the Reconquista differently. Describe some of those differences.

17. Putting It Together

18. Mapping • Draw a map showing how Europe looked before Charlemagne came to power, at the end of his reign, and at the time of William the Conqueror in 1066 AD. • AboutHistory.Com – A Medieval Atlas • Maps of Europe • Barbarians on the Move

19. Timeline • Take all the major events you’ve accumulated in this webquest and put them into an appropriately formatted timeline that starts in 1000 and ends in 1400.