Our next era for consideration is on the time period of the High and Late Middle Ages c. 1200 - 1500. It is a period of dramatic change as Europe again comes alive with renewed faith, massive architecture, economic resurgence, intellectual progress and new directions in government. By the 14th century, Europe will spiral into religious uncertainty, wars between the two great western nations of England and France and the horrifying effects of the Black Death. From this chaotic century will arise a new and vibrant Europe ready to take on the world. This is a chance for you to work at your own pace and to have more small group discussion with your classmates and instructors. If at any time you are not sure about a target or your artifact ask either Mrs. Veers or Mr. Manlick. We will have mini-target sessions each day. We will post a schedule here on the wiki.
Church Reform, Architecture and Crusades 1. Explain the need for spiritual revival and the Church reforms that began in the 11th century. 2. Describe the key characteristics of Gothic cathedrals of the 12th century. 3. Summarize the causes of the Crusades and understand the effects of the Crusades.
Agricultural Revolution and Economic Revival 4. Describe advances in agriculture and the effects of those changes. 5. Explain the importance of guilds and their economic/social impact 6. Describe the major characteristics of the Commercial Revolution. 7. Explain the new interest in learning, its origins and effects.
Development of French and English Government 8. Explain the impact of the Norman invasion in 1066. 9. Explain how England’s government took the first steps toward democracy and its accomplishments 10. Describe the Capetian dynasty in France, and developments in French government. 11. Compare and contrast English and French governments
The Tumultuous 14th Century 12. Define and explain the causes of the Great Schism, challenges to Church teachings and how these impacted Church authority 13. Describe the Black Death (bubonic plague) and its effects on Europe. 14. Explain the cause of the Hundred Years’ War, key events and its impact on Western European history.
This is a chance for you to work at your own pace and to have more small group discussion with your classmates and instructors. If at any time you are not sure about a target or your artifact ask either Mrs. Veers or Mr. Manlick. We will have mini-target sessions each day. We will post a schedule here on the wiki.
FINAL ASSESSMENT DISCUSSION
Church Reform, Architecture and Crusades
1. Explain the need for spiritual revival and the Church reforms that began in the 11th century.
2. Describe the key characteristics of Gothic cathedrals of the 12th century.
3. Summarize the causes of the Crusades and understand the effects of the Crusades.
Agricultural Revolution and Economic Revival
4. Describe advances in agriculture and the effects of those changes.
5. Explain the importance of guilds and their economic/social impact
6. Describe the major characteristics of the Commercial Revolution.
7. Explain the new interest in learning, its origins and effects.
Development of French and English Government
8. Explain the impact of the Norman invasion in 1066.
9. Explain how England’s government took the first steps toward democracy and its accomplishments
10. Describe the Capetian dynasty in France, and developments in French government.
11. Compare and contrast English and French governments
The Tumultuous 14th Century
12. Define and explain the causes of the Great Schism, challenges to Church teachings and how these impacted Church authority
13. Describe the Black Death (bubonic plague) and its effects on Europe.
14. Explain the cause of the Hundred Years’ War, key events and its impact on Western European history.