The Middle Ages - In Europe
The Big Idea: Germanic invasions helped to break up the Roman Empire and set the stage for the development of feudal and manorial systems. Later invasions helped establish Mongol dominance in central Asia and led to the destruction of the Byzantine Empire
by the Turks. HIS 4. Mongol influence led to unified states in China and Korea, but the Mongol failure to conquer Japan allowed a feudal system to persist. |
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The Beginning of the Middle Ages in Western Europe - Notes Activities
Notes 1 - Playposit Video Activity: Middle Ages .
Notes 2 - Reading on the Middle Age
Use the reading to finish your notes on early Middle Ages Europe. This reading focuses on Government and the Catholic Church.
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Charlemagne - Notes Activities
Charlemagne was the one of the most powerful and influential kings to rule during the early Middle Ages.
For a brief period of time he was able to bring some stability, education and culture back to Europe. It would not last though!
For a brief period of time he was able to bring some stability, education and culture back to Europe. It would not last though!
Step 1
Start filling in your notes with this basic info:
1.Charlemagne was the king of the Franks.
2.He began his rule in the year 768.
3.Charlemagne expanded his territory by conquering smaller kingdoms in Western Europe.
4.He ruled for nearly 50 years and worked hard to keep Europe united.
Start filling in your notes with this basic info:
1.Charlemagne was the king of the Franks.
2.He began his rule in the year 768.
3.Charlemagne expanded his territory by conquering smaller kingdoms in Western Europe.
4.He ruled for nearly 50 years and worked hard to keep Europe united.
Step 3
Then complete the Tic Tac Toe with words activity on the back of the notes sheet.
You will need to go to the basket to get a set of cards and follow the directions there!
Then complete the Tic Tac Toe with words activity on the back of the notes sheet.
You will need to go to the basket to get a set of cards and follow the directions there!
Extras - Medieval Trivia !!!
If you have finished your Charlemagne Notes and Activities you can do the following.
1. View the video.
2. Play the games!
1. View the video.
2. Play the games!
Maps - How did Charlemagne influence the borders of Europe?
Europe before the rule of Charlemagne - 600 A.D.
This is roughly what the borders in Europe looked like before the rule of Charlemagne.
This map shows the extent of Charlemagne's empire by the time he died in 814.
After Charlemagne's death, his empire was divided up by his heirs into 3 sections in the Treaty of Verdun. This would eventually lead to the development of France and Germany.
Invasions into Europe - c. 800 to 1000
Directions - Use the Activities below to fill in your Notes Sheet about the VIKINGS!!
Notes Part 1:
Follow the directions on the presentation to fill in your notes sheet activities. (You will need 3 brightly colored markers or highlighters for the first Map Activity) |
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Notes Part 2:
Use the Video below to answer the questions on your notes sheet. |
Extension Activity - Playposit
8 Interesting Facts about the Vikings Assignment
The teacher will give you the assignment for this. Use the article below to answer the questions and do the tasks.
For Fun - Videos and Games!
(to be done AFTER the 8 Interesting Facts Assignment)...
Fun but informational videos about the Vikings
Words we get from the Vikings
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Vikings Medicine
How the Vikings navigated at sea!
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