Social Studies – World History
Steve Ritter
Clinton High School
Clinton, Missouri
The Middle Ages – Unit Sheet
Test
Date: ____________ Name:___________
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Layer: Choose 1 Assignment for each objective. Due Date:
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Objective
1: Explain how Charlemagne made his empire stronger, why it flourished,
improvements he made, and why it fell so easily after his death.
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Write a brief 1 page account of the life of Charlemagne. Use
your textbook and 1 other source as references.
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Create a cause and effect T-chart for the events surrounding
Charlemagne and why he made the changes he did.
Objective
2: Outline the structure and purpose of Feudalism and of the Manor
system.
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Create a chart using computer paper that illustrates the feudal system
(class set-up) of the Middle Ages. Be sure to include key
terms in the chart
RUBRIC
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Write a 1 paragraph narrative from the perspective of one of the
classes. Explain your role in society and how you would
interact with the other classes.
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Complete the questions from the textbook at the end of chapter 13
section 2.
Objective
3: Summarize the roles and lifestyles of knighthood and women during
the Middle Ages including the code of chivalry.
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Group activity after lecture
Objective
4: Outline the structure and influence of the Catholic Church and its
relationship with the Holy Roman Empire.
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Create a T-chart that summarizes the two different roles of women in
the Medieval Church.
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Write a letter to Abbott Berno explaining why you agree or disagree
with the changes that were being made in the church.
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Draw a sketch examining the Medieval Church and be able to explain how
the images reflect specific aspects of the Church.
Objective
5: Review the changes happening in society during the Middle Ages
including the economy and social changes.
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Complete the online forum prompt.
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List and describe 5 changes happening in the economy or society during
this era.
Objective
6: Students should know key terms and people related to the Middle Ages.
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Create a crossword puzzle using 15 key terms from Chapter 13 and have
someone try to complete it.
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Make flash-cards using 15 of the terms and people from the chapter RUBRIC
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Take the online quiz in OIS and re-take it until you get 100%.
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Layer: Choose 2 assignments to complete. Due Date:
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Knighthood came with certain responsibilities and duties.
Create a short story or children’s book that outlines the
responsibilities and duties of knights including codes of chivalry.
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Apply what you know about the Medieval Church and the people involved.
Create a fictional profile of a monk or nun during this period
outlining what they would probably do. Think along the lines
of MySpace or Facebook.
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Create a PowerPoint Presentation that outlines the structure and roles
of the Church and its influence and its relationship with the Holy
Roman Empire. RUBRIC
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Research a play, song, or speech/monologue from the Middle Ages (check
with Mr. Ritter if unsure).
Prepare a performance with no more than 1 other
person for the class. RUBRIC
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With a partner, create a board game using the terms and people from
this unit. RUBRIC
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Create a poster that compares and contrasts Charlemagne and the changes
he made in society to another “change-agent” in the last 100 yrs.
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Layer: Choose 2 assignments to complete. Due Date: _______________
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What major changes are happening in our society and our economy that
may affect us for 100 years?
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Agree or Disagree: “The Catholic Church during the Middle Ages was just
as much a political power as a religious power.” Be sure to
include evidence for both sides and to support your opinion.
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Are there any modern day “knights” and is there still a code of
chivalry?
Parent
Signature: Extra credit if this is signed after all assignments have a
grade.
Signature:
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