BELLWORK

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BELLWORK

• Use The Black Plague reading to answer the
  following questions.
• List three theories on the causes of the Black
  Plague.
• What actually caused the Black Plague?
• How did the Black Plague spread?
• What is the difference between the Bubonic Plague
  and the Pneumonic Plague?
• Explain the symptoms of the Black Plague.
• How did the Black Plague affect Europe?

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The Bubonic Plague

• The Bubonic Plague, also known as The Black
  Plague or The Black Death spread throughout
  Europe between 1348-1350.
• The Black Plague was one of the most devastating
  pandemics in history
• Killed 1/3 of the population in Europe and Asia
• Reduced worlds population from 450M to 350M by
  1400.
• It took 150 years for Europes population to
  recover
• Started in East Asia and spread west throughout
  Europe

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Spread of the Black Plague in Europe
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The Bubonic Plague

• Symptoms started with the appearance of boils in
  the neck and armpits, which oozed pus and blood
  when opened.
• Followed by a severe fever and vomiting of blood
• Body would be covered with black spots and rashes
• Sometimes it infected the lungs and caused
  respiratory problems.
• Most victims died within 2-7 days after
  infection.

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A scene showing plague-infected monks being
blessed by a priest. England - 1360
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Some countries chose to burn infected people in
groups.
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Do you know this nursery rhyme?

• A rosie rash and rings on your skin were symptoms
  of the Black Plague!
• Posies of herbs were carried as protection and to
  ward off the smell
• Ashes, Ashes refers variously to the cremation of
  bodies, the burning of victims houses, or the
  blackening of their skin

• Ring around the rosies
• Pockets full of posies
• Ashes, ashes,
• We all fall down.

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The Crusades

• The Crusades Series of nine military battles
  where European Christians tried to recover the
  Holy Land from the Muslims.
• 1096-1254
• Why might a war fought for religion seem
  contradictory to their beliefs?
• What powers did the Catholic church have?

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The Crusades - background

• In the 1000s, the Seljuk Turks (from Central
  Asia) took control of Jerusalem and surrounding
  areas.
• Jerusalem was a sacred city for Jews, Muslims and
  Christians. All wanted control!
• The purpose of the Crusades was for the
  Christians to recover the Holy Land from the
  Muslims.
• Muslims (Turks/Seljuks) vs. Christians
  (Rome/Byzantine)
• After about 160 years of fighting, the Muslims
  won!
• To learn more about these important religious
  battles, you are going to complete a worksheet.
• We will do some portions together, so follow
  along!

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BELLWORK 10/8

• Use your Crusades packet or pg. 144 to answer the
  following
• Explain the two sides of the Crusades.
• What was the goal of the Crusades? Why was this
  important?
• Why would people agree to fight in the Crusades?
• Describe the First Crusade.
• What was the outcome of the First Crusade?
• THINKER Although the Byzantines had very
  different beliefs/practices than the Holy Roman
  Empire, they eventually agree to combine their
  empires... Why?

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The First Crusade

• 1096-1099
• Ended with the Christian capture of Jerusalem

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The Second Crusade

• 1147-1149
• In response to the fall of the County of Edessa
  under Muslim control (one of the first Crusader
  states established during First Crusade)
• King Louis VII of France and Holy Roman Emperor
  Conrad III led their armies, but fought
  constantly
• Muslims defeated the Christians and regained
  control of the Holy Land

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The Third Crusade

• 1189-1192
• In response to the loss of Jerusalem to Muslims.
• Crusade of Kings (France, England, Holy Roman)
• Saladin, a Muslim leader, united all Muslims and
  developed a well-trained and advanced army
• The Christians were unsuccessful and could not
  capture Jerusalem.

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Effects of the Crusades
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Nursery Rhymes

• Nursery Rhymes were the earliest political
  cartoons.
• At the time, it was extremely dangerous to
  criticize the government, so people disguised
  their feelings with nursery rhymes.
• We are going to read three of the most popular
  nursery rhymes and learn what they really mean.

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Monarchies

• As you know, the most powerful monarchies in
  Medieval Europe were England, France, and Rome.
• Focus on how the monarchs GAINED or LOST power!!!
• Pay attention and fill in any missing information!

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Rise of Monarchies

• After Charlemagnes reign, European monarchs were
  the primary rulers. Their lands and power were
  gradually lost to nobles however, monarchs still
  built strong states after 1100 AD.
• Now, you will focus on the three most powerful
  monarchies in Medieval Europe England, France,
  and Rome.
• You also will begin to see how religion plays an
  important role in government.
• Read pages 120 122 and answer the following
  questions in your notes.

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Rise of Monarchies

• England
• Explain how and why England formed.
• Who was William the Conqueror? Who advised him?
• Explain the changes implemented by Williams
  successors.
• What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
• What is Parliament? Describe how it is set up.
• France
• Explain the advances of Philip Augustus. How did
  he weaken the system of Feudalism?
• What did Louis IX change in France?
• How did Philip IV pay for war? How did the Pope
  respond?
• Holy Roman Empire
• Explain how and why the Holy Roman Empire formed?
• Explain the two conflicting claims over power.