Chapter 5 Digital Text

Ch. 5 - Europe in the Middle Ages Essential Questions:

• What was life like during the Middle Ages?
• What was the purpose of feudalism?
• How did the development of cities affect life during the Middle Ages?
• How did the Roman Catholic Church influence life in the Middle Ages?
• How did the growth of trade affect life in the Middle Ages?
• Why did the Crusades take place?
• How did the Crusades cause lasting changes in Europe?
• Why was there conflict between kings and popes during the Middle Ages?

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Middles Ages Resources

Characteristics of the Feudal World 

Learner.org Middle Ages Interactives

The Middle Ages (History Channel Overview)

The Medieval Church

The Rise of Towns

The Crusades

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