Monday, May 4, 2020

Homework: May 4 From feudalism to the High Middle Ages: Answer questions based on 2nd video

Welcome, Anna. Thanks for joining us today. Feel free to ask a question or make a comment.

We are just finishing up with the study of some topics in European history during the Early Middle Ages,  a period from 300AD to 1000AD. 

We will begin to look at some important events in the High Middle Ages, 1000 to 1300.

But first, we must vote for the winner in our fun, weird facts about Islam contest. Put the number of your choice in the chat box. Winner will be announced later. The entries are:

Here is a 4 minute video explaining the feudal system. After Roman civilization broke down, Europe splintered into hundreds of small fiefs. This system lasted in some places for more than a thousand years:

Feudalism:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUzRNp7OucQ

As you watch the next video, take notes in response to the questions I posted on the blog. Take a minute and copy/paste questions into a Word doc. I won't stop the video, so just quick point form will do. Good idea to note the time on the video. Go over it again later. Email me a Word doc with your responses on Wednesday.

The High Middle Ages: 10 minutes
https://youtu.be/OKx4SZgOe_o

I will return your drafts of the sharia essay on Wednesday.




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