The middle ages powerpoint
- 2. How did we get here?After the fall of the Roman Empire, threats of attacks ended almost all trade in Western Europe. Cities were easy targets for attacks. People moved from the cities for safety and to grow their own food. These conditions led to the growth of feudalism.
- 4. FEUDALISMPOLITICAL system of local government based on the granting of land in return for loyalty, military assistance, andother services.In Medieval society a person born and died on the same piece of land and in the same social class.
- 5. MANORIALISMManorialism was the ECONOMIC system that revolved around self-sufficient farming estates. There was little or no trade.EVERYTHING was produced on the manor and used by the people who lived on it.
- 6. CHARLES THE GREAT--CHARLESMAGNELeader of the Kingdom of the FranksCreated a huge empirePope asked Charlemagne for help to drive the barbarians out of Rome. Pope crowned him as emperor.Helped to revive literacy and learning in Western Europe.Empire declined after his death.
- 8. INVASIONS WEAKEN EUROPE…AGAIN.Muslims from Africa invaded the Mediterranean Coast Slavs invaded central EuropeThe Vikings Invaded from 793-1000came from Scandinavia—modern day Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.Raided from Ireland to RussiaRaids were swift—landed, plundered, killed and leftGreat sea farers—1000 traveled to Newfoundland in Canada
- 9. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHMOST POWERFUL INSTITUTION IN THE MIDDLE AGESFilled political and leadership positionsGained vast amounts of land and wealthThe Pope in Rome held the greatest power.Canon Law-Church Law and had the power to tax
- 10. THE CRUSADES
- 11. Increased trade in italyAs Italy became the center of trade, they gained great wealth. Eventually this would lead to spending in luxuries such as art, literature, and interest in classic Greek and Roman ideals. THIS IS THE RENAISSANCE!!!
- 12. THE BLACK DEATH1347-1351From 1000-1300 Trade Improved and Towns Grew…BUT THEN…THE BLACK DEATH HITS!
- 13. Spread along trade routes by fleas
- 14. Killed 1/3 of Population in Europe
- 15. Results:
- 17. Shortage of workers ended feudalism.Changes in the Middle AgesFrance: Created legislative branch—the Estates General. Fought 100 Year War with England.England:Moves towards a limited monarchy—Signing of the Magna Carta and creation of ParliamentEnglish Common Law—decisions by royal courts became lawSPAIN1479 united under Ferdinand and IsabellaSpanish Inquisition—forced conversion of Jews and Muslims along with torture.GERMANYKnown as the Holy Roman EmpireHapsburgs became most powerful family in Europe