Transcript “Feudalism Begins” portion of the Flow Chart

Unit # 3 – Middle Ages
Lesson # 3: Catholic Power
2/13 – Objective
and Bell Ringer
Rome Falls
Feudalism Begins
Christianity Spreads
Cities and Towns
Grow
Trade Increases
The Crusades are
Fought
• Page 56:
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• Bell Ringer: On page 48, complete “Feudalism
Begins” portion of the Flow Chart (see above if
missed class). Describe the Feudal System in this box.
• Objective: Assess how the Christian religion became a
political force by justifying claims of its power
• Homework: Outlining “The Christian Religion”
Page 57: Attach “Power of the Church” Reading
Page 58: Leave Blank; Title “Power of the Church”
Page 59: Attach “The Christian Religion”
Page 60: Leave Blank; Title “The Christian Religion”
Remember from yesterday…
• What was feudalism?
▫ Political and social system where land was
exchanged for loyalty, military service, etc.
• Who was at the top of the feudal pyramid?
▫ Lords
• Who was in the middle of the feudal pyramid?
▫ Knights
• Who was at the bottom of the feudal pyramid?
▫ Serfs
Power of the Church – page 56
• Charlemagne
▫ Ruled from 771 – 814
▫ Two goals: Unite his kingdom and convert to
Christianity
▫ Built schools
 Translated the bible, formalized education,
advocated for literacy, standardized language
▫ Standardized coins
▫ Crowned emperor by the Pope
Power of the Church – page 56
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Evidence: Charlemagne
What was Charlemagne’s role in Europe?
What did the Pope do to Charlemagne?
Who is more powerful: Charlemagne or the
Pope?
Power of the Church – page 58
• Read “Power of the Church” (page 57)
• After reading, write as many questions and
answers as you can about the reading.
• Questions should be:
▫ Yes/No
▫ True/False
▫ Provable answers
Stump the Student Rules
They are simple!
Each person will have 2:00 to ask questions of the
other person.
▫ The person ASKING the questions tally marks
his/her “Stumps” (2 points each)
▫ The person ANSWERING the question tally marks
his/her “Corrects” (1 point each)
After 2:00, the next person will ask the questions
The Christian Religion
• We are going to practice outlining
• Read the first two paragraphs of this reading
I.
Identify the Main Point of each paragraph
A.
Identify two sub points of each paragraph
• Follow this format for the entire reading
True or False
First, copy down the following statements into your
notes leaving 3-4 spaces in between each
statement:
1. The Roman Empire did not help the Church become
widespread across Europe.
2. The Catholic Church was very powerful.
3. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Catholic
Church hurt the stability of the region.
4. Excommunication and Interdicts were ineffective at
curbing bad behavior from the people.
5. Pax Dei and Treuga Dei existed to create peace.
Exit Ticket
Answer the following question on the sheet
provided:
Why was the Catholic Church able to provide
stability during the Middle Ages?