History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Germanic West: 500-1000

1. History of the Ancient and Medieval WorldThe Germanic West: 500-1000 Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 107

2. The Early Christian Church 590: Pope St. Gregory

3. Early Church Documents 698: Lindisfarne Gospels 800: Book of Kells

5. Christmas 800

6. 843: Treaty of Verdun Charlemagne’s grandsons 900: Rise of Feudalism

7. The Vikings Contributed “Energy, Creativity and Will” to Atlantic Civilization. Viking Brooch

8. Summary: 500-1000 A.D. • The heirs to the Roman Empire included: • The Byzantine Empire • The Islamic Empire • The Germanic Kingdoms • A blending of cultures • The role of The Christian Church • The Vikings

9. Question 1 • Based on man’s experience in western Europe, 5th – 9th centuries, what words, according to Sir Kenneth Clark describe: • “civilization?” • “barbarism?” • the enemies of civilization?

10. Question 2 What was the most powerful Germanic tribe in western Europe in the 8th and early 9th centuries? What is the historic evidence for this? (2 examples) Charlemagne’s Chapel Aachen, Germany

11. Question 3 List 3 bodies of water that defined in part the boundaries of Charlemagne’s empire at its greatest size. In what ways did Charlemagne blend different cultures?

12. Assignment 1 • Read summary handout + answer 2 questions • Read text, pp. 182-183 Reminder to Book Club Members: Do you have your instructions for the Reading Journal?

13. Assignment 2 • Read text, pp. 182-185 • Answer Assessment questions 1-5 Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!

14. Assignment 3 • Read Presentation:The Germanic West • Follow links and view videos. Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!

15. Assignment 4 Student Appreciation: No Homework* *For those sections that completed this week’s instructional objectives!