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Monday, September 23, 2019

Ms. Jordan's Block 2 and 3 -- WATCH ME!

Ms. Jordan's Block 2 and Block 3 classes need to watch this video to see the influence on the
 Roman Catholic Church and the introduction to the Coat of Arms project!  Enjoy!



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Middle Ages Test on October 4 - Study Guide Below!
  1. Why did Europe create kingdoms and small empires within the continent after the fall of the Roman Empire?
  2. What is feudalism?
  3. What were the four different social classes in the Middle Ages?
  4. What social class did most of Europe belong to?
  5. How was life in a castle? Was it comfortable? Were castles built for comfort or protection?
  6. What were some accomplishments of Charlemagne and William the Conqueror?
  7. How important was the Church during the Middle Ages? Why? What was the Church's role?
  8. What did art and architecture look like during the Middle Ages?
  9. How does one become a knight and why were the knights so cool and important?
  10. What was the social hierarchy of the Catholic Church?
  11. What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church?
  12. What is a coat of arms and what do they stand for?
  13. Who was Joan of Arc and did she really save France?
  14. Why were books so rare in the Middle Ages? Did this affect literacy?