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    The Middle Ages spanned from 500 to 1500 AD in Europe. Society was organized into three estates - clergy, nobles, and commoners. Feudalism was the dominant political and economic system, with peasants obligated to labor for their lords in exchange for protection. The Catholic Church was highly influential and the primary source of education, emphasizing theology and the seven deadly sins. The Middle Ages can be divided into the Early, High, and Late periods characterized by invasions, disorder, growth of trade and science, and developments leading to the Renaissance respectively.

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    The Middle Ages spanned from 500 to 1500 AD in Europe. Society was organized into three estates - clergy, nobles, and commoners. Feudalism was the dominant political and economic system, with peasants obligated to labor for their lords in exchange for protection. The Catholic Church was highly influential and the primary source of education, emphasizing theology and the seven deadly sins. The Middle Ages can be divided into the Early, High, and Late periods characterized by invasions, disorder, growth of trade and science, and developments leading to the Renaissance respectively.

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    The Middle Ages spanned from 500 to 1500 AD in Europe. Society was organized into three estates - clergy, nobles, and commoners. Feudalism was the dominant political and economic system, with peasants obligated to labor for their lords in exchange for protection. The Catholic Church was highly influential and the primary source of education, emphasizing theology and the seven deadly sins. The Middle Ages can be divided into the Early, High, and Late periods characterized by invasions, disorder, growth of trade and science, and developments leading to the Renaissance respectively.

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    Miniatures The Middle Ages


    What were the Middle Ages?
    • The Middle Ages were the period of European history between
    500 A.D and 1500 A.D.
    • Other notable names given to this era are the Dark Ages, Age of
    Religion and the Medieval Period.
    • The Middle Ages were the time of great unrest, turbulence and
    great achievements.
    Key Events
    • The end of the Roman Empire
    • The rise of Islam
    • The reign of barbarian kings
    • Europeans terrified by the
    waves of invaders
    • The emergence of Knights and
    Feudalism
    What was it like to live in the Middle Ages?
    The Three Estates in the Middle Ages
    The concept of estates (social hierarchy) was encouraged and followed

    during the Middle Ages:


    • Clergy
    Language spoken: Latin
    Purpose: to save everyone’s soul, preach religious values
    • Nobles
    Language spoken: French 
    Purpose: to protect everyone, maintain order, provide justice
    • Commoners
    Language spoken: English 
    Purpose: to feed all above them, to serve the lords and nobles
    Feudalism:
    • Majority of the commoners (peasants or vassals) lived on the feudal
    manors. The lords gave their lands to the vassals for farming.
    • In return, the vassals received protection from them. Yet, they were
    taxed and were obliged to surrender a portion of their crops to the
    lords.
    • Feudalism was prominently practiced in the Middle Ages. It created
    ties of obedience and loyalty between the vassals and their lords.
    The Church:

    • The Catholic Church was the only church in Europe during the
    Middle Ages, and it had its own laws and rules.
    • The Church was the only source of education. It provided guidance
    through well known strategies.
    • Theology was the center of learning.
    - Seven Deadly Sins:
    ● In Roman Catholic theology, the seven deadly sins were seven vices
    that lead to other sins and immoral behaviors. They would result
    into ultimate separation from God and faithlessness.
    These seven deadly sins include:
    Pride Lust
    Greed Sloth
    Wrath Gluttony
    Envy
    Historical Phases of the Middle Ages

    The Middle Ages can be divided into three different historical phases:
    • Early Middle Ages - 500-1000
    • High Middle Ages - 1000-1200
    • Late Middle Ages - 1200-1500
    Early Middle Ages: (500-1000)

    • The Dark Ages


    • Decline and fall of the Roman Empire
    • Shift of power from Rome to Constantinople
    • Barbarian incursions
    • Disorder, disunity and despair in Europe
    • Disoriented culture and society
    High Middle Ages: (1000-1200)
    • Began with the first Crusade (1095)
    • Opened trade routes and land explorations expanded
    • Peasants were liberated from their lords to fight, and die, in the Holy
    Wars
    • Feudalism died out and gradually was no longer practiced
    • Balance of Power shifted back to Western Europe
    • Economic, commercial, social and scientific growth
    • Transition to the Renaissance begins
    Late Middle Ages: (1200-1500)
    • Development of the Renaissance
    • Growth of cities and national Monarchies
    • Hundred Years’ War between France and England (1337-1453)
    • The Black Death disaster (Bubonic plague)

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