Warm-Up

1. Warm-Up Use maps of Africa on pages R12 AND R13 Write whether each statement is true or false. If it is false, then rewrite the sentence so it is true. • The Democratic Republic of Congo is east of Gabon and the Republic of Congo. • The White Nile flows in the Democratic Republic of Congo. • The Mitumba Mountains are located in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. • The national capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo is Kinshasa.

2. Church in the Middle Ages Know these words………monks, nuns, monasteries, convents What were big churches called? How did they help people learn?

3. Christianity Unites Europe • Mostly Roman Catholic • Popes become leaders of Europe • Seen as God’s representative • Would decide what church would teach, and if someone needed to be excommunicated (kicked out) • Sometimes came into conflict with kings

4. People Commit Whole Lives to Christianity • Monks • Men • Lived in monasteries • Nuns • Women • Lived in convents

5. People Commit Whole Lives to Christianity • Many follow Benedictine Rule • Spend lot of time in silence, prayer, manual labor • Have no personal possessions • Care for poor and sick • Monasteries become centers of learning • Monks wrote, copied books (illuminated manuscripts)

6. Cathedrals • Massive churches built in towns/cities • Floor plan shaped like cross • Stained glass = “Poor Man’s Bible” • Gargoyles = warnings/ examples

7. Crusades • Muslims had control of Jerusalem, began raiding cities in Byzantine Empire • Pope Urban II calls on lords & vassals to protect fellow Christians and take land back • 1st Crusade

8. Crusades • Many Crusades follow, but not very successful • Unintended effect • Ends up opening trade routes, connection • Feudalism starts to end

9. Exit Slip • Do you think you could be a monk or nun? Why or why not? Write at least 3 sentences. • Why don’t we still build cathedrals today? Think of 2 reasons