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3. Vocabulary

Vocabulary will be updated on the flash cards.
1. Enduring Impact
2. Cathedral
3. Castle
4. Keep
5. Catapult
6. Seige
7. acre

4. Quest Questions

Technology
1.  Top Ten List: What are three major technology inventions that impacted life during the middle ages? Explain your answer.
Examples of Technology
Technology
Cathedrals

Medical Practices: New ideas?
2. What were examples of medical practices? How effective were they?
Medicine or this one about Medicine
Check out a Hospital from the Middle Ages--Just images

Castle Structure.
3 Explain five structural aspects of the castle and how it protected your village? Save at least three images.
Castle terms defined
Parts of a Castle

WORKING WITH ONE OTHER PERSON OF YOUR CHOICE.

CASTLE ATTACK
You draw or create on a computer your "Dream" castle. In the end, you will battle another group in class to see whose Castle is "BEST--That means you live".
Directions: Download and save a copy of the assignment and then share with your buddy. You will be building a website about your castle.

CASTLE ATTACK

5. Mastery Quiz

MAQ7: Directions and Plan Sheet

Did you earn a Badge? Add it to your blog, with a caption that tells score. Master is 80%-94% and Expert 95% or higher.

6. Blog Post & Rubric

Helpful movies, readings, podcasts, etc

Weapons from the Cleveland Art Museum
Ms. Dralle First Computer Side Chat

Medieval Torture: NOT REQUIRED

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Quest 9: Magna Carta: Rex Lex vs. Lex Rex

1/10/2020

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Essential Concepts:

1. Describe how the Magna Carta changed the social structure of the Middle Ages.
2. Explain two ways the Magna Carta impacted the development of the American Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

1. Computer-side Chat

You can choose to do the Edpuzzle (Magna Carta Part 1) in your account or the chat.

2. Computer-side Chat Questions

3. Vocabulary

1. Magna Carta
2. King John
3. King Richard the Lionhearted
4. Rex (Latin)
5. Lex (Latin)
6. Habeas Corpus.

4. Quest Questions

CMS Language Arts Research Chart

1. Use the following link and have diigo turned on. Third Crusade
--Explain who King Richard the Lion Heart was?
--What happened to King Richard on his way back to England from the Crusades?
-How did he die? Who takes his place?

2. Watch this the Edpuzzle called Magna Carta Overview (What is Magna Carta?)
King John: What did the Kings of England keep asking Nobles for ?
Why were the English Nobles so upset with the Monarchy?
What did they do?
**After you have finished with number 2, take five to ten minutes and view these links. Have diigo on and you can see my notes. Then work on 4-6 and refer to the links as needed.
Short summary of the History of Magna Carta
Awesomestories
British Museum on the Magna Carta
Magna Carta Interactive--High quailty image of MAGNA CARTA
Summaryof important ideas in Magna Carta

3. Explain the main points of the Magna Carta? They are noted in blue at this link under the idea of summary: What do they mean?

4. How did the Magna Carta Change England?
--What did it create?
--What rights did it grant nobles?
--How did it Limit the King?
--How did this help end the middle ages in England?

5. In your own words describe the words, Habeas Corpus.

6. To complete this question, you must watch this CSC Magna Carta Quest 9. (MC Part 2) then answer:
How can the Magna Carta been seen in our world today? How is it an Enduring Impact?

5. Mastery Quiz

MAQ9: Directions and Plan Sheet

Did you earn a Badge? Add it to your blog, with a caption that tells score. Master is 80%-94% and Expert 95% or higher.

6. Blog Post & Rubric

Helpful movies, readings, podcasts, etc.

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Quest 5: Rise of Islam, Islamic expansion and achievements

1/10/2020

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Essential Concepts:

1. Islam is a monotheistic religion that began in Mecca during Mohammad's life time. Islam grew very fast in the middle east, Africa and parts of Europe. This caused wars between Christians and Islam that last for centuries
2. During the Middle Ages, Islam studied Greek and Roman achievements and use these ideas to build on that knowledge and reach great achievements.

1. Computer-side Chat

2.Computer-side Chat Questions

Beachwood CSC Form

3. Vocabulary

1. Muhammad
2. Prophet
3. Allah
4. Mecca
5. Medina
6. Koran
7. 5 Pillars of Islam
8. Ramadan
9. Hajj
10 Mosque
11. Jihad
12. Caliph
13. Iberian Peninsula
14. Moors
15. Reconquista

Take Mastery Knowledge check

Don't forget a screen shot for your slide show!

4. Quest Questions

1. Using this link, tell me five facts about the birth of Islam?
2. Using this link, Name the five pillars of Islam and then explain the Alms and Hajj? For each provide a few details of about them.

3. Using the map above or this link answer the following questions on one slide:
a. During Mohammed life where did Islam spread after leaving Mecca and Medina?
b. By 900, why would European Christians be worried about Islam? What is going on?

4. Use this reading or this 9 minute video, Tell me what happened at the battle of Tours in 732 . Who is fighting, Who Won? Why is it important to Europe? What do you think it created between the two groups?

5. Use this MAP: What area (think what is important to both religions) of the Map is controlled by Islam, that would make Jews and Christians upset? What do you think will happened because of this?

6. Answer all question on one slide from the following link:
a.  What is the Reconquista?
b. Who are the Moors?
c.. What did the Moors do in Spain (Iberian Peninsula)?
d. How long did the Reconquista last? (see timeline)
e. Add this map to your slide. That shows dates of the Reconquista.

Whole Class Work: Working in Pairs, you will fill in one section of the google doc. Directions to be given in class.

Classroom google docs

7. Add a slide about Islam achievements. Read the Introduction and write your pairs summary of the reading.

8. Add a slide, complete your section of the google doc, then come back and on this slide add a screenshot and link it to the google doc you built. ADD THREE images that show advancements of the Muslim world.

9. Add a slide, read the summary section of the reading and write your pairs summary on this slide.

Click the link below and provide at least three words that you would use to explain the achievement of the Islamic Culture.

Three Words

5. Mastery Quiz

Did you earn a Badge? Add it to your blog, with a caption that tells score. Master is 80%-94% and Expert 95% or higher.

6. Blog Post & Rubric

MAQ5: Directions and Plan sheet

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Quest 6: Religion and Art in the Middle Ages

1/10/2020

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Essential Concepts:

1. Art in the Middle Ages was much different than art during the rule of ancient Greece and Rome.

2. Art in the Middle Ages revolved around Christianity.

3.The Catholic Church was the only form of Christianity in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. The Pope lead the Catholic Church and crowned kings.

4. Every Western European living under feudal law was required to pay taxes to the church

1. Computer-side Chat

2. Computer-side Chat Questions

3. Vocabulary

Vocabulary will be updated on the flash cards.
1.. Papacy
2. Secular
3. Cathedral
4. Pilgrimage
5. Monastery
6. Monk
7. Missionary
8. Parish
9. Gothic
10. Sacraments
11. Illuminated Manuscript
12. relics
13. Perspective
14. Mosaics
15. Stained Glass
16. Clergy

4. Quest Questions

Life in a Monastery
This art book will help on all questions.
Religion
1. What is the main religion of Europe?
What does the world Sacrament mean?
What arethese three sacraments about ---Baptism, Marriage, and The Last Rites (also called Anointing Of The Sick).

Gothic Architecture

2. Name seven features you would see in Gothic Architecture as seen in a Cathedral?
Gothic Architecture (two pages more detailed reading )
Extension: Read about the differences between Romanesque vs. Gothic Architecture.

3.   For 5 of the 7 features you named in Question 2, add a slide with an image of that feature. Explain what the purpose is of the feature--We will address is class--you can add to your answer then as well.

Paintings
4. Now using this thinglink, tell me five more things you should see in Medieval art or five thing you learned?

5.  Find three images of Middle Ages Art (500-1300) Cleveland Art Exhibit of Middle age art

Relics
6. What are religious Relics  and why are they important?

7. Find three relics and save images of them. For each Relic, tell me details about what it is.

Illuminated Manuscripts
8. Find two illuminated manuscripts from the Middle ages (500-1300). See Cleveland Art

Read these two sites:
Illuminated manuscript
Second Reading

9. Watch the video "Illuminated Manuscripts (Making Manuscripts" in Edpuzzle and save a screen shot. Also list five facts you learned.

10. Who would have made Illuminated Manuscripts?

11. Who would have seen Illuminated Manuscripts during the Middle Ages?

12. What kind of life do you think it would have been making these manuscripts? READ THIS BEFORE YOU ANSWER

Not Required, but a good 30 min film on Illuminated Manuscripts.
Music
Music of the Middle Ages  Guess the
NoInstruments  and Samples of Music
12 Describe the music of the middle ages?

13. What instruments are used?

14. Who heard this music?

Pilgrimage
15.  Watch this video and or read this article.
A. Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?
b. What are the Canterbury Tales?
c. What is a pilgrimage?

16. What is a Pilgrimage? Who would take a pilgrimage during the middle ages? Why would they take it?

5. Mastery Quiz

MAQ6: Directions and Plan Sheet

Did you earn a Badge? Add it to your blog, with a caption that tells score. Master is 80%-94% and Expert 95% or higher.

6. Blog Post

Helpful movies, readings, podcasts, etc.

2 Examples of Music from the Middle Ages:

If Art In the Middle Ages is blocked, please see this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2jHCKGKtlI

Some images from the Cleveland Museum of Art

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Quest 2: Who Are You?

1/10/2020

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Essential Concepts:

1. Feudalism was a political system in which society was split into very distinct social classes. People could not change social classes and each social classes had unique characteristics.

2. People experience the same events with a different point of view and different opinions depending upon their social class.

1. Computer-side Chat

2. Computer-side Chat Questions
Complete while listening to the chat!

3. Vocabulary

1. Social Hierarchy
2. Monarch
3. Noble (In England called a Baron)
4. Knight
5. Peasant
6. Serf
7. Manor
8. Title
9. Coat of Arms
10. Coronation
11. Divine Right
12. Regalia
13. Impedes or Promotes
14. Clergy

More Detailed Coat of Arms

Don't forget the screenshot of your quizlet quiz, for slide show

4. Quest Questions

1. Who are you:
a.  Pick the name of your person.
b. What country will you live in?
c..  Add the correct title (sir, lady, etc.) If you have one. Google Noble titles of _______ (France, Spain, ect)

2. Think about the geography of where you want to live (impede and or promotes)? What are the positives and negatives of where you will live? What will you have to think about when choosing a castle?

THIS WORKS BEST IF YOU PICK A COUNTRY FIRST.

3. Find a castle for sale in Europe that you will live in. Why is this a good one to live near or in? Explain how Geography impacts your life.
Use one of the links below:
http://www.medievalists.net/2009/04/24/castle-for-sale-guide-to-buying-a-castle/
For castles in Italy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_castles_in_Italy
For castles in France: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_castles_in_France
For castles in Spain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_castles_in_Spain
For castles in Germany: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_castles_in_Germany
For castles in England: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_castles_in_England

Get a picture of your castle for your journal or blog. Remember, Kings castles are the largest and down the hierarchy we go. A knight's castle is much smaller and less grand. All Peasants would live by a castle, but not in the castle.

4. What country is it in? What is the Castles Name?
Once you have the name: Go to Google earth or Google Maps and see what you can find out about it? What images can you take? What can you learn?

5. Would you have a coat of arms?
a. Tell me three things you learned about a coat of arms from the readings below.
See this visual: http://visual.ly/beginners-guide-understanding-coat-arms
http://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/knight_coat_of_arms.php
http://medievaleurope.mrdonn.org/heraldry.html
http://amberskyline.com/treasuremaps/coat-of-arms.htm l
  B. Using Symbolism in your Coat of Arms:
What does the color red mean? An Ax? A Olive Branch? Etc.. What are two other symbols you thing are worth knowing?
http://www.fleurdelis.com/meanings.htm

6. To make your own COAT OF ARMS: You need to make a coat of arms and save an image of it for class tomorrow (You can google your own maker as well). ***Remember to write down what things mean: Color, Animals, Shape, ect... You will need to know this tomorrow! Do you want to use latin in your coat of arms? Translator

Basic Coat of Arms Maker

MAQ2 Directions and Plan Sheet

5. Mastery Quiz

Take Knowledge Check

Did you earn a Badge? Add it to your blog, with a caption that tells score. Master is 80%-94% and Expert 95% or higher.

6. Blog Post & Rubric

From Visually.

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Quest 11: The Mongols and the Black Death

1/10/2020

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Essential Concepts:

1. The Mongols conquered and united most of present day China and Korea for approximately 80 years during the 13th and 14th centuries. This dynasty strengthened trade in China by exporting porcelain and silk.
2. Feudalism developed as a political system based on small local units controlled by lords bound by an oath of loyalty to a Monarch. The decline of feudalism in Europe resulted from interactions between the Muslim world and the European states. These interactions influenced the rise of new ideas and institutions.

1. Computer-side Chat

2. Computer-side Chat Questions

3. Vocabulary

Vocabulary maybe updated in the flashcards.
1. Mongols
2. Silk Road
3. Plague
4. Cultural diffusion
5. Death Macabre
6. Genghis' Khan
7. Kublai Khan
8. buboes

4. Quest Questions

1. Looking at the image above (click it to see a larger version), what can you tell me about the black death before we begin this quest? At least three ideas!

2. Complete the EdPuzzle in your account called: MONGOLS 12 mins film clip.
When you finish: Please click the link below and respond to the questions:
http://goo.gl/forms/6270Zg6ura

3. Who are the Mongols?

4. What did the Mongols do in China and the Middle East?
How much land did they control when they are at their largest?
Why are they important in regards to Europe? Another reading on this topic, but lots of ads.

For questions 5-7 following questions, view these websites (many many more, but this is a good starting place):
BBC covers the Black Death
The Black Death
Spread of the Plague
PBS videos investigating the Plague
Music Video on Black Death

Introduction video from Discovery Education

5. What goods traveled along the silk road to Europe in 1354? SEE THIS IMAGE
What was one negative thing traded along the silk road?

6. Tell me seven facts you learned about the black death?

7. Describe what happened when you caught the Black Death? See this image

For 8-10 Watch the Edpuzzle in your account called: Effects of the Black Death .

8. How did the Black Death change your daily life?

9. How did the Black Death effect the Feudal System?

10. How did the Black Death effect the power of the Church?
Check out this short reading.

Click this link and response to one question: http://goo.gl/forms/o8yu0UEP2m

11. Use the image below to describe what it is trying to say. Click the image of a larger version.

5. Mastery Quiz

MAQ11: Directions and Plan Sheet

Did you earn a Badge? Add it to your blog, with a caption that tells score. Master is 80%-94% and Expert 95% or higher.

6. Blog Post & Rubric

Helpful movies, readings, podcasts, etc

How the Black Death Worked

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Quest 3: The Government of the Middle Ages: Feudalism

1/10/2020

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Essential Concepts:

1. Feudalism developed as a political system based on small local units controlled by lords bound by an oath of loyalty to a monarch.

2. Feudalism was the system by which medieval Europeans organized their power and governments. Vassals received land and protection from a lord when they worked and fought for him. It might be understood as a pyramid with the monarch presiding over a hierarchy of less important vassals

1. Computer-side Chat

2. Computer-side Chat Questions
Complete while listening to the chat!

3. Vocabulary

1. Fief
2. Vassal
3. Lord
4. Kingdom
5. Feudal System or Feudalism
6. Manor System
7. 1/10 Rule
8. Chivalry
9. William the Conqueror.
10. Oath Fealty
11. Ordeals
Flash cards may have more terms.

4. Quest Questions

Noble pledges his fealty to the King!

Feudalism and taxes (Title for slide)
1. Explain how Feudalism functions? Video One : click here
OR Video Two by Mr. Corwin
Or if you want to read: World Book

2. What is your role in the feudal hierarchy? What do you have to do for the other groups? What do they have to do for you? Why do you agree to live in the feudal system? What do you like and dislike?

3. What role does religion play in feudalism?

4. Explain, by reading the 1/10 rule, what the 1/10 rule is? How does it impact society? Who is getting the richest in society?

The Nobles Right of Hunting. A treasured right and man's best friend.

Laws and Courts (Title for Slide)
5.  What were some of the various laws that people lived by? List at least five (must include Hunting, Convoy, Spurs, and right of Jurisdiction) rights/laws and explain what they mean?  Diigo Highlight link or Website without highlights to learn about the justice system.

6. How did the court system work? Who was required to PROVE what happened? What happened if you accused someone of something and they proved you lied?
https://diigo.com/07bld4

7. NAME three ordeals and explained what happened? WHO Protected you?
Check out this link https://diigo.com/07bl6z
You can also see the Edpuzzle below "Ordeal (Trial by Ordeal)"

Spread of Feudalism (Title for Slide)
8. Who is William the Conquer? Where is he from? What is the Norman Conquest? Explain how William the Conquer spread Feudalism to England.
Source One
Source Two
9. What is the Bayeux Tapestry? What story does it tell?
Source One
Source Two

MAQ3: Directions and Plan sheet

5. Mastery Quiz

Mastery Knowledge Check

Did you earn a Badge? Add it to your blog, with a caption that tells score. Master is 80%-94% and Expert 95% or higher.

6. Blog Post

Helpful movies, readings, podcasts, etc.

Typical Manor (Knight) Notice, castle, church, mill, field and homes. How are these people working together.

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Quest 4: Social Life on the Manor

1/10/2020

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Essential Concepts:

The manorial system was related to feudalism. It was an economic relationship between the peasants and lord. The peasants worked on land owned by the lord in return for fixed dues in kind, money and services. The manorial system prevailed in many European countries.

1. Computer-side Chat

2. Computer-side Chat Questions

3. Vocabulary

Flash Card updated as need, may have more words.
1. Guild
2. Interdependency
3. Specialization
4. Artisan
5. Merchant
6. Page
7. Squire
8. Medieval Festival (tournament)
9. Glebe
10. Tilled Field
11. Fallow Field
12. Tithe Barn

4. Quest Questions

SOME HELPFUL LINKS:
    Life in a Castle
    Building a Castle YOUTUBE
    Life in Village or Manor
    Children
    Middle Ages Food
    Clothing
    Knights also see music video
Manor life
1. As a class, we will address Independence of manor life,using this image. Add this image to your slide show and complete the following:
a. What buildings are in this image? List
b. What do these words mean:
Tithe Barn
Glebe
Tilled Field
Fallow Field
c. How is this system independent?

2. What was the manor? Find an image to put on your slide show and explain the parts of the manor? Describe what life in general was like in the manor after reading one of the two sources:
a. Peasants reads: Life on a Medieval Manor.
b. Nobles of all levels: Reading One
Reading two (higher level)

3. What were the different classes living in and around the manors and their roles in society?

4. Explain how the manor was both interdependent and specialized at the same time? Provide examples on the manor.

City Life
5.  READING and Images:  on this link give you an idea of what city life was like.    Describe how city life is different from manor life? List as many ideas as you can spot!

6. Using one of the two ( 1st reading or Second reading) to answer the following about Guilds!
a What is a guild?
b. Name several guilds?
c. Why are they a good thing in middle ages society?

7. There were many jobs/crafts for craftsman/artisans in the towns. Pick four from the list below and explain what they did.
Jobs of Middle Ages LINK ONE
Link TWO

8. Explain in your own words how city life was different from Manor Life?

SOCIAL LIFE-DOING AS A WHOLE CLASS-
Directions given by teacher.

9. Based on the class chart: tell use the five most interesting things about your social class.
10 . Based on the class chart: Tell us the five most interesting things you learned about the other social class.

MAQ4: Directions and Plan Sheet

5. Mastery Quiz

Mastery Knowledge Check

Did you earn a Badge? Add it to your blog, with a caption that tells score. Master is 80%-89% and Expert 90% or higher.

6. Blog Post

Helpful movies, readings, podcasts, etc.

For Knights Only: How Knights Worked.

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Quest 10: West Africa and Mansa Musa's Hajj

1/10/2020

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Essential Concepts:

1. Salt comes from the north, gold from the south, and silver from the country of the white men, but the word of God and the treasures of wisdom are only to be found in Timbuktu. An old West African proverb

2. The Hajj of Mansa Musa changed the course of European history and the future of all of Africa.

1. Computer-side Chat

2.Computer-side Chat Questions

3. Vocabulary

Vocabulary maybe updated int he flashcards
1. Muhammad
2. Prophet
3. Allah
4. Mecca
5. Medina
6. Koran
7. 5 Pillars of Islam
8. Hajj
9. Mosque
10. Timbuktu
11. Niger River
13. Silent Barter
14. Caravans

MAQ10: Direction and Plan Sheet

4. Quest Questions

Salt comes from the north, gold from the south, and silver from the country of the white men, but the word of God and the treasures of wisdom are only to be found in Timbuktu.
An old West African proverb

Using the Student created textbook to learn.
Read this page to the title: Stop at Triangular Trade.
Each Question does not need to be its own slide. You can add as you see fit.
1. What are the main products being traded in West Africa?
2. What was spreading over West Africa during the Golden age? Two things!
3. What geographic features are found in West Africa and how would they impact society?
4. What are the three major empires of West Africa?
5. Where did Mansa Musa travel to and why?
6. What is the major cultural and educational city of Mali?
7. What causes the golden age of West Africa to End? Where did the Guns come from?
8. How did religion change over time in West Africa?
9. Find a picture of the Great Mosque of Djenne. Explain why it is built the way it is?
10. Why is salt so important to Europeans?
11. Watch this edpuzzle and on a slide tell me three things you learned about Mansa Musa.

My Maps: Project
You will build a my map that will be graded separately from this Quest.
Download this directions and Complete the task (it will take two class periods)

5. Mastery Quiz

Take Knowledge check

Did you earn a Badge? Add it to your blog, with a caption that tells score. Master is 80%-94% and Expert 95% or higher.

6. Blog Post & Rubric

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Quest 5: Religion in the Middle AgesThe Church

1/10/2020

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Essential Concepts:

1. The Catholic Church was the only form of Christianity in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. The Pope lead the Catholic Church and crowned kings.

2. Every Western European living under feudal law was required to pay taxes to the church

1. Computer-side Chat

2. Computer-side Chat Questions

3. Vocabulary

More terms may appear on the flashcards.
1. Papacy
2. Secular
3. Cathedral
4. Pilgrimage
5. Monastery
6. Monk
7. Missionary
8. Parish
9. Gothic
10. Sacraments
11. Relics.

4. Quest Questions

1. What was the main religion in Europe during this time?

2. What does the world Sacrament mean? What are the   (lower level)?
Focus on Baptism, Marriage, and The Last Rites (also called Anointing Of The Sick)--The process of a life! We will address in class, you can add to your ideas and what this all means for the people of the middle ages.

3. Name seven features you would see in Gothic Architecture?
Use these links to answer the questions about Cathedrals.
Gothic Architecture (two pages)   Gothic Cathedrals (thinglink viusal showing 7)
Extension: Read about the differences between Romanesque vs. Gothic Architecture.

4.   For 5 of the 7, features you named in Question 3, add a slide with an image of that feature. Explain what the purpose is of the feature--We will address is class--you can add to your answer.

5.  What is a Pilgrimage? Who would take a pilgrimage during the middle ages? Why would they take it?

6. What was the book Canterbury Tales about and who wrote it?

7. Explain what relics are and why they are important during the middle ages? Save at least two or more images.

8. Think about this whole quest:  What was the role of the Church in people’s lives during the Middle Ages?

SFT

5. Mastery Quiz