Religion in the Middle Ages The Catholic Church The Catholic Church was the only church in Europe during the Middle Ages, and it had its own laws and large coffers. Church leaders such as bishops and archbishops sat on the king's council and played leading roles in government. Bishops, who were often wealthy and came from noble families, ruled over groups of parishes called "diocese." As the population of Europe expanded in the twelfth century, the churches that had been built in the Roman style with round-arched roofs became too small. Monks and Nuns Monasteries in the Middle Ages were based on the rules set down by St. Monks went to the monastery church eight times a day in a routine of worship that involved singing, chanting, and reciting prayers from the divine offices and from the service for Mass. Pilgrimages Pilgrimages were an important part of religious life in the Middle Ages. The major Cathedral Centres of the Middle Ages Beauvais The cathedral at Beauvais (St. The current nave was begun in 1373.
Teaching Themes - Castles Below, you will find a wide range of ideas and resources to help you when you are teaching children about castles, knights and dragons. If you have any relevant resources to share, please email them and I will add them to this page. Thank you! The Castle Audio Track - An audio track which can be used for exercises relating to relaxation / feeling safe. Contributed by Play Pause Unwind. <A HREF=" Find ideas and resources linked to popular books about knights, castles and dragons!
A Medieval Mystery This lesson is suitable for KS3 History Unit 19: 'How and why did the Holocaust happen?' and could also be used to support Citizenship at KS3 Unit 4: 'Britain - a diverse society?'. The cartoon depicts the profoundly negative way in which Jews were viewed in 13th century England. There are a number of figures in the cartoon that we can identify: Isaac fil Jurnet Isaac fil Jurnet was one of the richest Jews in England and certainly the richest Jew in Norwich, where he and his family had lived for a number of generations. Isaac was the chief money-lender to the Abbot and monks of Westminster. Isaac is pictured with a triple beard to associate him with the devil and suggest sexual excess. Mosse Mokke Mosse Mokke worked for Isaac, collecting the money owed to him. Abigail Another well known figure in medieval Norwich was Abigail, or Avegay, who some said was the wife of Mosse Mokke. The Devils Finally, there is a reference to a devil named Mammon.
Welcome to the Middle Ages Perhaps it was a knight in shining armor, thundering up on a magnificent charger, wielding a blazing sword. Or maybe it was a mighty castle with banners snapping in the wind. Could it have been the image of a lady in a flowing gown and pointy hat, trailing veils behind her? Was it the jester in motley, the monk in his scriptorium, the peasant behind his plow? Whatever attracts us to the Middle Ages, this dim and distant era holds an undeniable fascination for scholars and laymen alike. Because of this dichotomy of fantasy and fact, no other period of history holds quite the same attraction as the medieval. Encompassing as it does such a broad range of time and space, the Middle Ages offers an extensive variety of subjects to explore. --or set off on any one of a thousand journeys of discovery. So welcome to the Middle Ages!
Secrets of Lost Empires | Medieval Siege Welcome to the companion Web site to the NOVA program "Medieval Siege," scheduled for broadcast on January 24, 2006. In the film, which is a part of the NOVA series Secrets of Lost Empires, a team of timber framers and other specialists design, build, and fire a pair of trebuchets, a devastating engine of war popular in the Middle Ages. Here's what you'll find online: Medieval Arms Race The trebuchet was only the most frightening of the weapons early European warriors employed in siege warfare. They also relied on battering rams, siege towers, tunnels - anything to gain access to a castle. Medieval Arms Race | NOVA Builds a Trebuchet | Life in a Castle Destroy the Castle | Resources | Transcript Medieval Siege | Pharaoh's Obelisk | Easter Island | Roman Bath | China Bridge | Site Map NOVA Online | Editor's Picks | Previous Sites | Join Us/E-mail | TV/Web Schedule About NOVA | Teachers | Site Map | Shop | Jobs | Search | To print © | created January 2000
The Castles of Wales Medieval Life - Feudalism The Feudal System was introduced to England following the invasion and conquest of the country by William I (The Conqueror). The system had been used in France by the Normans from the time they first settled there in about 900AD. It was a simple, but effective system, where all land was owned by the King. One quarter was kept by the King as his personal property, some was given to the church and the rest was leased out under strict controls. A simple plan showing how the Feudal System works Click on the yellow boxes to find out more information The King The King was in complete control under the Feudal System. Back Barons Barons leased land from the King which was known as a manor. Knights Knights were given land by a Baron in return for military service when demanded by the King. Villeins Villeins, sometimes known as serfs, were given land by Knights. Activities Bibliography/Further Information
stle Builder Image Copyright 1995 by Educational Management Group, Inc. During the Medieval era of history, life was lived by a very different set of political, economic, and social rules. The only form of government was a Monarchy where the king or queen ruled by "divine right." "Divine right" simply meant that God appointed the king or queen to rule with absolute power. You are a Medieval Castle Builder living in Wales in the year 1076. The Baron wants his castle to not only be beautiful, but also the strongest castle of defense ever built. Before you can begin the castle design, you must first become familiar with the Welsh people who are going to inhabit this castle. After researching and taking notes on what daily life in a Welsh castle is like, you will then begin the design of the Baron's new castle. Your design may take the shape of a three-dimensional poster, a three-dimensional model, a video, or a sculpture. Step 1 - Daily Life What is the importance of a "Great Hall" in a castle? Credits: