BELLWORK Get a copy of “The Black Plague” reading from the front, and answer the following questions. 1.List three theories on the causes of the Black.

BELLWORK• Get a copy of “The Black Plague” reading from the

front, and answer the following questions. 1. List three theories on the causes of the Black

Plague. 2. What actually caused the Black Plague?3. How did the Black Plague spread?4. What is the difference between the Bubonic Plague

and the Pneumonic Plague?5. Explain the symptoms of the Black Plague.6. How did the Black Plague affect Europe?

The Bubonic Plague• The Bubonic Plague, also known as The Black Plague or

The Black Death spread throughout Europe between 1348-1350.

• The Black Plague was one of the most devastating pandemics in history:– Killed 1/3 of the population in Europe and Asia

– Reduced world’s population from 450M to 350M by 1400.

– It took 150 years for Europe’s population to recover

• Started in East Asia and spread west throughout Europe

Spread of the Black

Plague in

Europe

The Bubonic Plague• Symptoms started with the appearance of boils in the

neck and armpits, which oozed pus and blood when opened.

• Followed by a severe fever and vomiting of blood• Body would be covered with black spots and rashes• Sometimes it infected the lungs and caused

respiratory problems.• Most victims died within 2-7 days after infection.

A scene showing plague-infected monks being

blessed by a priest.

England - 1360

Some countries chose to burn infected people in groups.

Do you know this nursery rhyme?

Ring around the rosies

Pockets full of posies

Ashes, ashes,

We all fall down.

• A rosie rash and rings on your skin were symptoms of the Black Plague!

• Posies of herbs were carried as protection and to ward off the smell

• Ashes, Ashes refers variously to the cremation of bodies, the burning of victims’ houses, or the blackening of their skin

Unit 1 Test

• Total: 80 points

• Multiple choice: 50 points

• Matching: 10 points

• Essay: 20 points

Common Mistakes….• Narrative vs. Comparative • Mesopotamia had the earliest system of

law with Hammurabi’s Code. Rome was different because they didn’t have this.

• Vague Statements • Egypt and Mesopotamia were similar

because they both accomplished many things.

• Indus River Valley and China were similar because they both had forms of writing, were religious, and had rivers.

• Use of SPECIFIC examples • Rome and Greece had a similar form of

government.• Rome and Greece have a similar form of

government, because both allow the citizens to have more rights. Rome implemented a republic while Greece was a democracy.

• Historical Understanding • They both started a long time ago• Both had governments and religions• Their/They’re/There• They’re waiting to go there and get their

supplies.• Capitalize beginning of sentence and

proper nouns• Passive Voice • He had been going• He would conquer land.• First person For my essay, I will

compare/contrast Egypt and Rome• Rankings Rome was better than

Egypt because they contributed more to modern society.

• Macedonia is NOT the same as Greece

Monarchies• As you know, the most

powerful monarchies in Medieval Europe were England, France, and Rome.

• Focus on how the monarchs GAINED or LOST power!!!

• Pay attention and fill in any missing information!

Rise of Monarchies • After Charlemagne’s reign, European monarchs were the

primary rulers. Their lands and power were gradually lost to nobles; however, monarchs still built strong states after 1100 AD.

• Now, you will focus on the three most powerful monarchies in Medieval Europe: England, France, and Rome.

• You also will begin to see how religion plays an important role in government.

• Read pages 120 – 122 and answer the following questions in your notes.

Rise of MonarchiesEngland• Explain how and why England formed. • Who was William the Conqueror? Who advised him?• Explain the changes implemented by William’s successors. • What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?• What is Parliament? Describe how it is set up.France• Explain the advances of Philip Augustus. How did he weaken the system of

Feudalism?• What did Louis IX change in France?• How did Philip IV pay for war? How did the Pope respond?Holy Roman Empire• Explain how and why the Holy Roman Empire formed?• Explain the two conflicting claims over power.

The Crusades• The Crusades:

Series of nine military battles where European Christians tried to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims.

• 1096-1254

The Crusades - background• In the 1000’s, the Seljuk Turks (from Central Asia) took control of

Jerusalem and surrounding areas. • Jerusalem was a sacred city for Jews, Muslims and

Christians……. All wanted control!• The purpose of the Crusades was for the Christians to recover

the Holy Land from the Muslims.• Muslims (Turks/Seljuks) vs. Christians (Rome/Byzantine) • After about 160 years of fighting, the Muslims won! • To learn more about these important religious battles, you are

going to complete a worksheet.• We will do some portions together, so follow along!

The First Crusade • 1096-1099• Ended with the Christian capture of Jerusalem

The Second Crusade• 1147-1149• In response to the fall

of the County of Edessa (one of the first crusader states established during First Crusade)

The Third Crusade • 1189-1192• In response to the loss of Jerusalem to Muslims.• The Christians were unsuccessful and could not

capture the Jerusalem.

Nursery Rhymes• Nursery Rhymes were the earliest political

cartoons.• At the time, it was extremely dangerous to

criticize the government, so people disguised their feelings with nursery rhymes.

• We are going to read three of the most popular nursery rhymes and learn what they really mean.