Middle+Ages+-+Assignments

The Middle Ages



=__Assignment 9__= Source: Online Textbook pages 481-482 (also read captions of the images)

Answer these questions on your wiki page with **clear** and **complete** details.


 * 1) What was the bubonic plague and what were the symptoms?
 * 2) How did the plague travel from Asia to Europe?
 * 3) Describe the widespread effects of the bubonic plague.

=__Assignment 8__= Download and read and follow the directions in this zip file >

=__Assignment 7__= Sources: Directions: Using the sources above, please answer these questions in your **NOTEBOOK**.
 * The Crusades
 * Online Textbook pages 476-478
 * 1) What were the religious, economic, and political reasons for the Crusades?
 * 2) Using the map on page 477, explain the ways the Second and Third Crusades were similar and different.
 * 3) What were the consequences of the Crusades for Europeans?
 * 4) How did the Crusades impact (effect) the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish populations in Europe?

=__Assignment 6__=
 * Sources:**
 * Medieval Arms Race
 * Explore a Castle
 * Examples of Real Castles
 * Knights' Weapons

Follow the directions on your Castle Warfare Presentation handout. Here are some additional requirements for this presentation:
 * Class Handouts:**
 * [[file:CASTLE WARFARE PRESENTATION.pdf]]
 * [[file:Castle Warfare score sheet.pdf]]
 * Directions:**
 * Two large, colorful, neat, and detailed drawings of your castle. One drawing will be the top view and one will be the front view.
 * Three large, colorful, neat, and detailed drawings of three siege weapons (siege engines).
 * Your written work must be handed in before your presentation. Please write your paragraph on an A4 sheet, print it, and hand it in with your names on it.

=__Assignment 5__= Explore this castle and choose five areas (except Dragonsville) of the castle. On your wiki page, for each area: =__Assignment 4__= Source:
 * explain what the area is
 * how it was used
 * what life was like in that part of the castle

=__**Assignment 3**__= In your note book create an annotated diagram that describes feudal society in Europe in the Middle Ages. The diagram should be labeled and explained with these words: //monarch//, //lords//, //knights//, //serfs//, //loyalty//, and //protection//. Arrows should be used to show the relationships that existed among the different social groups. These are examples (not to be copied):
 * Example 1
 * Example 2
 * Example 3

=__**Assignment 2**__= Source 1: [|Merovingian Kings] Source 2: [|Clovis] After playing //Barbarian Jeopardy//, you should have some idea of the many different barbarian tribes that took control of what we now call Europe. There are actually more tribes we did not talk about. 1. Since these barbarian tribes were in the "Dark Ages", do you think they were friendly towards each other? Why or why not? 2. Name two tribes and the modern European nations (or parts of modern nations) they used to control. 2. One of the tribes we didn't study was called the Merovingians. Who were the Merovingians? (Use source 1 to answer this question.) 3. Who was Clovis and why was his conversion to Christianity important in history? (Use source 2) __ **Source: [|The Middle Ages Summary] Directions: Using the source above, answer these questions clearly on your wiki page.**  1. What is considered the beginning of the Middle Ages? 2. What is the Latin name for the Middle Ages? 3. Why do you think the Middle Ages are often called the "__**Dark**__ Ages"? What was the only hope for people during these difficult times? 4. While Europe was in the "Dark Ages", what was happening in the rest of the world? 5. How long did the "Dark Ages" last and what year did they end? 6. What does Renaissance mean and what happened during this time? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 * Assignment 1 ** __

__Assignment 7__ **

Medieval Times Day - Final Project (100 points)

 * = **RUBRICS** ||
 * [[file:Medieval Topic Rubric.pdf]] || [[file:Medieval Crafts Rubric.pdf]] || [[file:Medieval Food Rubric 1.pdf]] ||

1. ++Village Life (A) – Education, Law and Punishment, & Markets [|Village Life.doc] 2. Village Life (B) – Merchants, Farming, & Children’s lives 3. ++Village Life (C) – Tradesmen, Religion, & Medicine and health 4. ++Village Life (D) – Lumber Mills, Fishing Villages, & Mines 5. The Beginning of the Crusades [|The Beginning of the Crusades.doc] 6. The Church in the Middle Ages [|The Church in the Middle Ages.doc] 7. Monks in the Middle Ages [|Monks in the Middle Ages.doc] 8. The Black Death [|Black Death.doc] 9. Robin Hood [|Robin Hood.doc] 10. Food of the Middle Ages [|Food of the Times.doc] 11. Medieval Clothing [|Medieval Clothing.doc] 12. Medieval Entertainment [|Medieval Entertainment.doc] 13. Knights and Tournaments [|Knights and Tournaments.doc] 14. Castles and the Feudal System [|Castles and the Feudal System.doc] 15. The Women of the Middle Ages [|Women of the Middle Ages.doc] 16. King Arthur [|King Arthur.doc] 17. Homes of the Middle Ages [|Homes of the Middle Ages.doc]
 * List of Topics** (Topics with ++ are topics for pairs in A block only.)

18. Weapons in the Middle Ages

__**Resources**__ [|Medieval Times] [|Middle Ages for Kids] [|Middle Ages 101] [|Middle Ages.Net] [|Middle Ages Dragon Fire] [|Medieval Life] [|Daily Life in the Middle Ages] [|Every day in the Middle Ages] [|Feudal Life] [|Living in Medieval Times] [|Robin Hood] [|In Search of Robin Hood] [|King Arthur, Merlin, Robin Hood] [|Medieval Weapons] [|Weapons in the Middle Ages] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] []

Prepare a presentation of your research using the program of your choice (Keynote, PowerPoint, iMovie, GarageBand, etc.). You have each been given points to cover or a direction to go as well as the rubric for your topic. You will present on Friday, June 5th (A Block) or Monday, June 8th (E Block). This is during finals week and it will conclude your study of world history.
 * __Topic Information Presentation__ (50 points)**

Information to know - Due on Friday, June 5th (A Block)/Monday, June 8th (E Block) - Program of your choice (Keynote, PowerPoint, iMovie, GarageBand, etc.) - 5 – 10 minutes - Address all of your key points - Follow the rubric:

You have the option of choosing one crafts project from the list provided. Please refer to the rubric for the requirements of your crafts project.
 * __Crafts Project__ (30 points)**

Information to know - Due on Wednesday, June3rd (A and E Block) - Presentations should include construction procedure, materials, and explanation (such as its significance, how it was used, creation, etc) - 2 - 4 minutes - Follow the rubric:

You are to prepare a medieval food to serve on Medieval Times Day. On that day, you will share the details of your food with the class. Recipes are required to project on the screen. You also have the option of making an iMovie of you preparing the food. To select your food, refer to the list of foods and websites provided. You must receive permission for the food you choose. You should prepare enough for four people to try. It is not intended to be a full meal, but a taste.
 * __Medieval Feast__ (20 points)**

Information to know - Due on Monday, June 1st (E Block)/Tuesday, June 2nd (A Block) - Recipe to project on the screen - Presentation on your food including when, where, and with whom it was popular as well as how it is made - 2 - 4 minutes - Follow the rubric:

__**Recipe Links**__ [] [] [|http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~sroczyns/food.html] []

Design one or more garments and accessories to wear at Medieval Times Day. Examples: cloak, tabard, gown, veil, or wimples; hat or hood, hair ornaments, surcoat, tunic, pouches, belts or sashes, boots or shoes. The clothing must be worn on all three days of this Medieval Times project.
 * __Medieval Clothing__ – Extra Credit (10 points)**

June 2, 2009 – Medieval food June 3, 2009 – Medieval crafts project June 5, 2009 – Topic information Presentation
 * Deadlines – A Block**

June 1, 2009 – Medieval food June 3, 2009 – Medieval crafts project June 8, 2009 – Topic Information Presentation __Assignment 6__ ** Source: [|Life in the Middle Ages] Directions: Using the source, choose **three** aspects of life in the Middle Ages and summarize them in your own words. Write your summaries on your wiki page. Make sure each aspect has a title so it's easy to identify. Your summaries should be at least five sentences each. **
 * Deadlines – E Block**

__Assignment 5__ ** **Directions: If you need to, you can use the video about the Vikings in the Middle Ages Resources section to answer these questions.** 1. How were the Vikings able to navigate oceans and rivers as they terrorized the different parts of Europe? Be **clear** and **specific**. 2. Name at least three different locations that they attacked. 3. What did they do on these attacks? 4. Why did they terrorize Europe in such a way? 5. How do you think the Viking attacks ended after about 300 years? __Assignment 4__ ** 1. How was our "Holy Roman Emperor" game similar to Western Europe in Charlemagne's time? 2. Why do you think a Latin word appeared in each tossup question? __ 1. How did Charlemagne and the Franks turn their kingdom into an empire? 2. What did Charlemagne do to educate people? 3. How and why did Charlemagne preserve ancient texts? __ **Assignment 2** __ Source 1: [|Merovingian Kings] Source 2: [|Clovis] After playing //Barbarian Jeopardy//, you should have some idea of the many different barbarian tribes that took control of what we now call Europe (see map above). There are actually more tribes we did not talk about. 1. Since these barbarian tribes were in the "Dark Ages", do you think they were friendly towards each other? Why or why not? 2. One of the tribes we didn't study was called the Merovingians. Who were the Merovingians? (Use source 1 to answer this question.) 3. Who was Clovis and why was his conversion to Christianity important in history? (Use source 2) __ **Assignment 1 ** __ **Source: [|The Middle Ages Summary] Directions: Using the source above, answer these questions clearly on your wiki page.**   1. What is considered the beginning of the Middle Ages? 2. What is the Latin name for the Middle Ages? 3. Why do you think the Middle Ages are often called the "__**Dark**__ Ages"? What was the only hope for people during these difficult times? 4. While Europe was in the "Dark Ages", what was happening in the rest of the world? 5. How long did the "Dark Ages" last and what year did they end? 6. What does Renaissance mean and what happened during this time?
 * Assignment 3** __ Source: [|The Frankish Empire] Clovis and future Merovingian kings ruled the Frankish Kingdom for about 200 years (481 C.E. to 700 C.E.). Then came Charlemagne, who was the son of Pepin the Short. Answer the following questions using the sources above.