In the 500 years after the fall of the Roman Empire Europe struggled to regain the glory it once held. Every step forward, however, seemed to result in two steps back. The advances made by Charlemagne were just as quickly erased by the attacks of the Vikings. Europe continued to struggle without a unified leader. Both kings and popes wanted to take up the role of leader and would fight to do so. Feudalism, however, remained dominant and the small kingdoms it produced failed to unify. During the next few hundred years though Europe would be rocked by major events that would break down the feudal system once and for all. The Crusades, the growth of towns and the ravaging of the Black Death would finally wake Europe up from a 1,000 year sleep.
| Late Middle Ages Notes: Parts 1 and 2 | Discusses the fights between various kings of the Middle Ages and the church over who would have power. Includes the Magna Carta and the Crusades. |
| Late Middle Ages Notes: Part 3 | Explores the breakdown of feudalism by looking at new jobs that were available to peasants and the effects of the Black Death. |
Name | Description |
Medieval Walkthrough | Chapter Walkthrough assignment. Remember, focus only on the graphics in the book as you work! |
CSI: London: The Black Death | Read the testimony at each station and try to conclude what is causing this destructive plague to spread throughout the town. |
Castle Builder | Design your castle to withstand a massive knight attack! |
Middle Ages Crossword | Simple crossword puzzle that reviews both Dark Ages and Late Middle Ages. |
Middle Ages Notes Review | Simple fill-in-the-blank notes review that covers both the Dark Ages and Late Middle Ages. |
History Jumper: The Middle Ages
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