Unit 2- Middle Ages Lesson 1 Wrap Up

The name of this unit is Empires of the Middle Ages. What is the Middle Ages and why is it called that?

• it is in the middle of the timeline

• the Middle Ages is in the middle of ancient times and modern times

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

Did people who lived during the Middle Ages use the name Middle Ages to talk about the time period while they were living during it?

• yes

• no

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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CCSS.RL.3.2

What were some of the important events or developments that took place in Europe and led to the Middle Ages? Select any that apply.

• The Roman Empire grew too large to be ruled by one emperor so it broke into two parts

• Several Germanic tribes invaded parts of the Roman Empire

• The Christian Church transformed the Roman Empire

• Black Death/ The Plague

What happened to the Roman Empire that had a major impact on western Europe?

• The Roman Empire was divided into two empires-- the Western Empire and the Eastern Empire

• all the crime/vandalism

• telescopes were invented

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What role did the Church play in the Middle Ages?

• provided a sense of stability and hope

• became rich and powerful

• transformed the Middle Ages

• all of the answers are correct

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4