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Name______________________________ Per.
_______________ Date___________
The Middle
Ages
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WARM UP
Before we begin, write down 10 things you know about the Middle Ages. We will
discuss and compare our answers.
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MAP
What did you see about the map?

Write down the differences you may
have noticed compared to present-
day maps. Do they surprise you?
What are some the different names
you see? Do these same countries
exist today?
CHRISTIANITY
1. After the Fall of the________ ________, Christianity existed mainly in
Southern Europe during the late ________(5th c.).
2. By the_____, Christianity spread north throughout _______.
3. ______________were sent by the Pope to spread Christianity
4. Monks are also Christian but did not ______. They lived in __________ and
worked, ________, and meditated.
5. Anglo-Saxons and Franks converted to __________ making the religion even
bigger.
6. Much of society was living with doubt. Christianity gave people ______ and
________.
INFERENCE QUESTION
Why do you think Christianity spread so

far beyond Europe? Why do you think
were people so comfortable having
Christianity as their religion? There is no a
wrong answer but I want you to think deeply
about these questions. Give me 4-5
sentences on why you think this happened.
Make sure to view video on Prezi lecture in
the “Christianity” slide.
POPES & KINGS

1. Popes and Kings ________ European society in the Middle Ages.
2. They ruled Europe as ________ and ________ leaders.
3. Kings and popes _______ over some issues.
4. In the early Middle Ages, _______ and ______ held power. However, as time
passed, power shifted to ______ and _______.
5. The pope could cast from the church, or_____________, his enemies.
6. The pope was the _____ of the ________church in western Europe.
7. ______ had been divided into many small states.
8. In three countries, ________, _______, and the_____ ______ _____, kings
were the rulers.
9. The leader of the Roman Empire was approved by the_______, so the region
was also known as the Holy Roman Empire.
10. ________ created the Carolingian Empire. He lived from 742-814.
11. Crowned by __________ as the first Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE.
12. Empire grew out of part of ________ Empire
13. Charlemagne had been crowned _____ _____ _______by the Pope.
14. Pope Gregory VII tried to expand the ______ ______of the pope.
15. The pope can be judged by___ ____.
16. The pope alone can _____ and ______ bishops.
17. He alone can call general councils and authorize_____ _____.
18. He can depose _________.
19. All princes should _____ his feet.
SUMMARIZE
What is the overall main idea about the Popes and Kings? Use your book on the
chapter and the notes on this slide to summarize what you have learned so far. Be
sure to reference 2 sources from the textbook or notes. Answer in 7 sentences.
THE MAGNA CARTA

(Watch the YouTube video in the
“Magna Carta” slide in the Prezi lecture
before answering these questions).
In what year did the Magna Carta

occur? What were other years that the
Magna Carta was used in 1200s?
Why did the people think King John was worst king in history?
What legacy did the Magna Carta bring into the future?
THE CRUSADES
1. The Crusades were a series of _____ ______ between European Christians
and Muslims.
2. It affected three main groups: _________, _________, and ______.
3. The Crusades changed ________ ________ and led to new ideas and brought
back the ideas of classical Rome.
4. The Crusades were the beginnings of a _____ relationship between Muslims,
Christians, and Jews that still ______ the world today.
5. ___________ the traditional homeland of the Jews, it is where ______ lived,
and it is where ___________ is said to have risen to heaven in his Night
Journey.
6. A major purpose of the crusades was for Christians to gain control
of________, the area which surrounds the holy city of Jerusalem.
GRAPH
Create a graphic organizer of all of the

Crusades. You can do a timeline style if you like.
In your graphic organizer, Give the 3 facts for
each Crusade. If time permits, you may color and
add or draw pictures to your graphic organizer. I
will give 5 points extra credit.
THE BLACK DEATH

1. The Black Death resulted in the deaths of an estimated __________ people—
approximately 30% of Europe’s population.
2. It spread from central _____ on rat
fleas living on the black rats that
were regular passengers on
________ ships, and traveled
towards Europe as people fled
from one area to another.
3. The _____ ______ of 1315-1317
and subsequent malnutrition in the
population likely caused
weakened immunity and
susceptibility to _______.
4. Medieval doctors thought the plague was created by ____ corrupted by humid
weather, decaying unburied bodies, and fumes produced by_____ _______.
IMAGINE
Imagine you are living during the time of the Black Death. From what you have
learned, how do you think you can survive during the Black Death? After putting your
input, I want to make connections to the pandemic we are facing today. What is
different for you compared to those who went through the Black Death. Explain in 2
short paragraphs.
CULMINATING ACTIVITY
Now that you have learned much about the Middle Ages in Europe, you will partner
up with a classmate and create a PICTURE COLLAGE of everything you have
learned.
You and your partner can DRAW on a small poster paper which I will provide OR you
can create your collage using the Popplet program. Be creative, use your art skills of
any kind. Also, make sure you draw or use appropriate pictures. I am not expecting
elaborate work. Just enough to show your understanding. Have fun and Enjoy!

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Name______________________________ Per.

What did you see about the map?

Why do you think Christianity spread so

POPES & KINGS

THE MAGNA CARTA

In what year did the Magna Carta

Create a graphic organizer of all of the

THE BLACK DEATH

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