Central Q’s for the Unit -- Journal Q’s
Why did Europe fall to feudalism after the fall of the Roman Empire? What formed in Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire?
Using the image on page 3 of the doc, create a hierarchy chart in your notes. Who were the different members of the social hierarchy in Europe?
Define feudalism. Put it into your own words! Do not just copy the definition!
What is a big difference between the two maps of Europe at the top of page 4 in the doc?
Who was Charlemagne, where was he from & what were his biggest contributions to his kingdom? Do you think life was good in his kingdom for the average person? What do you think was his most important contribution/legacy?
What did the three invading groups do to Europe at the beginning of the Middle Ages? How do you think this affected the former Roman Empire?
Who was William the Conqueror? What present-day nation was he from? What were his contributions to present-day England? What do you think was his most important contribution/legacy?
What was life like on a manor and in a castle? Do you think life was more comfortable or better on a manor or in a castle? Why?
What was life like for a knight? What was their sole purpose for a kingdom?
What was life like for a 7th grader?...I mean a serf. Do you think their role in society was important? Why/why not? Why were so many people in Europe serfs?
Where does the word Catholic come from? Explain what the Church provided the people of Europe during the Middle Ages?
What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church? Do some of these seem similar to practices in Judaism? Which ones?
What was the purpose of the Crusades & after reading about the Crusades. Who were the winners & losers? What do you think was the biggest effect of the Crusades after reading & reading the content on page 24 of the doc?
Why was artwork in the Middle Ages just awful? What was the message or purpose in nearly all artwork in the Middle Ages?
Based on the art & architecture of Synagoga and Ecclesia, what pattern do we see in Middle Age religious teachings?
What was the purpose of the illuminated manuscript?
How did a teenage girl save Feudal France? :)
What are some similarities between Medieval Europe & Medieval Japan?
What led to the fall of feudal life in Japan?
