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Europe’s Late Middle Ages

Europe’s Late Middle Ages . Chapter 5- Pathways . Introduction. Knightly/ Noble class was VERY important but it was only about 10% of population Time of change and upheaval

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Europe’s Late Middle Ages

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  1. Europe’s Late Middle Ages Chapter 5- Pathways

  2. Introduction • Knightly/ Noble class was VERY important but it was only about 10% of population • Time of change and upheaval • Catholic Church threatened, black plague, peasant revolts, 100 Year War, trade, new agricultural inventions, growth of cities

  3. Knighthood • Reached highest stage of development before a quick decline • Fight for the lord and dedicate his life to his lady • Eventually new technology made the role of Knights unnecessary (Long bow & fire arms)

  4. Chivalry • Code of honour that every knight swore to uphold • Brave, generous, truthful, protect women and children, love and strengthen the church • They worked hard to become the best at fighting and jousting- this ensured they were able to keep their social status… and survive on the battle field But where knights really chivalrous all the time?!?!

  5. How do you become a knight?? • Knights were always the son of nobles and began to train at the age of 6 or 7 • They learned through apprenticeship living with a knight and learning his ways • A knight in training was called a Page • When the Page was 15 he became a Squire (knights assistant/ body guard) • At the age of 21, if a squire could afford it, he would become a knight

  6. Coat of Arms • On the battle field knights wore a coat of arms in order to easily be identified Lets take a look at a few!

  7. Let’s Make Our Own!!!! Coat of Arms must include the following: • A symbol/ picture to represent an important place • A symbol/ picture to represent a hobby/ activity • An animal that represents you • Any other symbol that represents you/ your family • Include a personal motto (word or phrase that represents you) at the top

  8. WAR… the 100 Years’ War • Struggle between monarchs and nobles of France and England from lasted from 1338-1453 • How could a war last so long?? • Was war the same as it is today?

  9. 100 Year War continued… • Battle between French and English over Who should be King?!? • French ruler died- French supported a cousin of the dead rule BUT • King Edward III of England was the nephew of the old French King and wanted to rule France- Invaded France

  10. 100 Year War… the END • The Hundred Year War ended when Edward (King of England) renounced his claim to the throne of France. • Both Countries sign the Peace Treaty of Picquigny

  11. Technology and Tactics • Archers- English used Archers which proved to be a VERY valuable weapon against the French • What were archers? • Ordinary village people who were skilled in shooting longbows • Send an arrow through Knights armour

  12. How did Archers change the war?!? • French were skilled at fighting but lost many times- many Frenchman refused to fight with people of lower birth order and could ignore archers • French tried to ride past archers to get to their equals (English Knights)- this ended in disaster • Archers changed battle forever- Made the knight and his armour disappear!

  13. COMPARE and CONTRAST WAR in the MIDDLE AGES To WAR TODAY

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