Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation

Mr. HardyRMS IB 2014-2015

Unit 1

The Middle AgesLook at the image of the Bayuex Tapestry. What does this image

suggest about life in Europe during the Middle Ages?

The Middle Ages• Also called the Medieval

Period– time between the fall of the

Roman Empire and the beginning of the modern era

• The collapse of the Roman Empire made people feel nervous and fearful. Why?– No strong central

government– No army to protect them– No common culture or belief

system to unite them

Rise and Fall of Medieval Society

Fall Factors:• Germanic Tribes had no

tradition of central government

• Decline in trade• Loss of cities

– People moved to the country to farm

• Literacy disappeared• Constant conflict and

warfare– Huns, Moors, Vikings

Rise Factors:• Charlemagne- controlled

most of France and Germany– Strong Military Leader

• Used the church to strengthen his empire– Uniting the culture

• Ruled for 14 yearsAfter Charlemagne’s death- • Empire is divided into small

kingdoms• Europe turned to feudalism- a

system that created a new social structure

The Black Death

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZy6XilXDZQ

The Black Death

After viewing the video, answer the following questions…

1. Think about where it originated, it’s effects, the impact it had on society.

2. How did the Black Death effect the economic, cultural, and political systems of Europe?

3. Predict- How did the Black Death led to a time of change?

Feudal SocietyAfter reviewing the pyramid and the video

clip… discuss the following with your partner:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NASCj4YcHDQ&list=PLSKWkOzESk1r5ODQ3FDV7muF8W3_mEkow

What can you learn from the pyramid about which rank of people is the greatest in number? Why might that be important to note?

• How might people of one rank feel about people in another rank?

• Explain how events in Europe contributed to the rise of feudalism.

• Think about it- Brainstorm other ways to present the information shown in the European Feudalism Pyramid.– Would an illustrated encyclopedia entry work? A collage?

Other ideas…• Your Task- Create an alternative display appropriate for

the presentation of the content. • Helpful hints-

– Be sure that your display represents the population size of each group.

– Your display should be COLORFUL, CORRECT, and CREATIVE– Use your reflection options sheet for ideas if needed

• Reflection: How and why did Feudalism develop in Europe?

Create a Fuedal Society Display

Agenda: Tues. & Wed., Oct 1 & 2, 2013

• OBJ: I can outline the key events and characteristics of the Renaissance by participating in discussions and creating a book cover.

• 1. Warm Up- The Renaissance Man• 2. Guided Notes- Renaissance and Reformation– Sistine Chapel Lab

• 3. Work Time- Renaissance Book Cover• HW: Renaissance Book Cover due next class

Warm Up- The Renaissance Man

• After viewing the video clip…– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CRX_mqpzdU

• On the space noted on your guided, list some topics that were discussed in the music video regarding the Renaissance.– You may think of people, places, events, etc.

*Use your neighbor to help brainstorm what you saw!

• The Roman Catholic Church survived the fall of the Roman Empire

• Spread of Christianity across Europe– Many of the Germanic Tribes turned to

Christianity• Church was the main source of education• Church officials built universities for nobility

– Monks acted as preservers of literature

Why did the people consider the church so important during this time period?

The Role of the Church

1. The Crusades: a series of military expeditions to take back the Holy Land (modern day Palestine) from the Muslims– Led to centuries of mistrust between Christians and Muslims– Resulted in economic growth by increasing trade between

Europe and the Middle East

2. Importance of towns increased- Brought people together, unifying culture

3. Feudal lords lost power because serfs left for better work4. Black Death– Killed 30-50% of the population– Labor shortage = weaker feudal ties

Forces of Change

• A great revival of art, literature and learning• Political-

– Peace and Stability• Economy-

– Merchants felt safe traveling the roads– Trade began again– Towns grew

• Cultural- – Travel spread new ideas– A time of change

STOP AND JOT!- What are some differences that you can already see between The Middle Ages and The Renaissance? are some differences that you can already see

between The Middle Ages and The Renaissance?

What was the Renaissance?

• 300 year period of renewed interest in learning and art

• 1300-1600• Rediscover ancient

Greek and Roman knowledge

• New ideas about art, science, and humanity.

The Dawn of the Renaissance

• Began in Italy• Increased trade made Italians wealthy

Became patrons of the artsThink!- Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci

Built and furnished palacesBuilt churches, fountains, and sculptures

• Art reflected the beliefs of the period– Secular instead of just religious– More lifelike and landscapes

The "Rebirth" of Europe

Patrons of the Arts

Comparing Art- Turn and Talk!

What are some similarities and differences between these two pieces?

Medieval

Renaissance

• 1400’s- Italy to France, England, and Germany• More cities and trade routes• Creation of new class-– Wealthy merchant class– Artists and writers

• Reforms to existing religious practices– Criticism of the Catholic Church

• Printing Press developed– Spread of literature

• People began to examine and question

The Renaissance Spreads

• Created by Johann Gutenberg about 1439.• Machine that pressed type to paper• Could create 500 times as many books in the same

amount of time• First book- Bible• Effects of the printing press-

– Books became cheaper to buy and own– Literacy spread

– Think about it – The printing press meant more books, so more people began to read. The first book printed in Western Europe was the Bible. For the first time, many Europeans began to read the bible for themselves.

– How do you think that influenced religion in Europe?

How did the printing press help ideas spread during the Renaissance?

The Printing Press

Turn and Talk!- What influence did the printing

press have during the

Renaissance?

• Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel– Located in Vatican City

• Took him 4 years to complete• He laid down on his back on scaffolding and painted from that position

Sistine Chapel Lab

Directions:1. Get out of your seat and sit

underneath your desk.2. Take your “canvas” that has

been provided for you.3. Hold your canvas up to the

bottom of your desk.4. Draw the object listed in each

of the four boxes without removing your paper from underneath your desk. Yes, draw it upside down. You may lie down or sit up.

• 1500’s- a movement to change church practices• Criticism of the Catholic Church• Martin Luther

– Ninety-Five Theses – a statement of beliefs nailed to the door of a Catholic Church, he viewed the Catholic Church as corrupt

– Ideas spread quickly throughout Europe– Protestant sects were created (out of PROTEST)

• Example- Calvinists, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc.

• Catholic Reformation- in response to the creation of new Christian sects– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j89_BAh2Q3M – STOP and JOT!- Explain what concerns led Martin Luther and

others to break from the Catholic Church. How did it affect Europe?

The Reformation

Using your guided notes, complete the cause and effect chart.• On the top, I have listed events. In the bubble below, explain the effects

of those events on Europe.

Cause and Effect

Fall of the Roman Empire

The Plague and the Crusades Challenges to

the Church

Homework- Renaissance Book Cover

• Complete your Renaissance Book Cover• On the assigned sheet in your Interactive

Notebook, create a book cover that demonstrates your understanding of the Renaissance.– This should be neat, creative, and colorful!

*This is to be finished for homework and will be checked next class!

*Required materials: Line art paper, glue, coloring utensils, writing utensilYour task: Create a picture about a topic we have discussed today using all of

the pieces of line art on your page.Topics- Renaissance, Reformation, Printing Press, Patrons of the Arts, Forces of Change

• Requirements:• Fold your paper 1 time “hamburger” style. Label (on the back) one side

“Glue Space” and one side “Summary Space”• Complete your Line art directly on the sheet provided

– You may add anything you want to the picture, but all lines and shapes must be used.

– It must be colored• On the back, write a paragraph explaining how your drawing represents the

topic you were given.• Glue the Line Art into your Interactive Notebook. Reflection: How did the Renaissance change Europe?

Creative Line Art