Gillette AP Euro – Middle Ages

The Crisis of the Late Middle Ages

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

“And I looked, and beheld a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and hell followed with him. And power was given to them over the fourth part of the Earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the Earth”

Revelation Chapter 6, verse 8

The Situation in Europe:

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The “Feudal System” (term not used until the 1600s) was built upon 3 orders:

But the Feudal System = ___________ Central Authority

1. What ensured loyalty in the feudal system?

2. What are the major flaws of the feudal system?

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Serf = _____________________________________________________________

Three crop rotation of 1. ________________ 2. ____________________ 3. __________________ (bare) increased productivity.

And with all this farming – population BOOMED!

Horseman Biblical Quote Events/ Historical Details

Horseman #3 – Black Horse FAMINE

When He broke the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, “Come.” I looked, and behold, a black horse; and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard something like a voice in the center of the four living creatures saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; but do not damage the oil and the wine.” – Revelations 6:5-6

Horseman Biblical Quote Events/ Historical Details

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Horseman #1 – White HorsePESTILANCE (CONQUER)

Then I saw when the Lamb broke one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying as with a voice of thunder, “Come.” I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer. – Revelations 6:1-2

Supply & Demand = Result:

Horseman #2 – Red HorseWAR

When He broke the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, “Come.” And another, a red horse, went out; and to him who sat on it, it was granted to take peace from the earth, and that men would slay one another; and a great sword was given to him. – Revelations 6:3-4

Chivalry comes from _____________ (horse) = a merger of:

CONFLICT of the Middle Ages:

100 Years War:

Joan of Arc:

Horseman Biblical Quote Events/ Historical Details

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Horseman #4 – Pale HorseDEATH/CHAOS

When the Lamb broke the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, “Come.” I looked, and behold, an ashen horse; and he who sat on it had the name Death; and Hades was following with him. Authority was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword and with famine and with pestilence and by the wild beasts of the earth. – Revelations 6:7-8

English Peasant Revolt:

Loose Morals:

Fur-Collar Crime:

Ethnic Tensions:

ASSIGNMENT: Read pages 338-343. Using the rubric, write a full and complete paragraph to the following prompt: Discuss the reasons why the church came under increasing criticism during the Late Middle Ages

A. Thesis (Argument) --- 0 to 1 point

A thesis shows argumentation AND targeted skills (see PART C below). 1 point =States a thesis that answers ALL parts of the prompt. It must do more than restate or rephrase the prompt. The thesis must consist of one or more sentences located in one place (the introduction or conclusion).

B. Support for Argument (Evidence) – 0-2 points

1 point =Supports the stated thesis/argument. Uses SPECIFIC evidence/examples

2 points =Supports stated thesis/argument using specific evidence. Clearly and consistently stating how the evidence supports the thesis – there are CLEAR links and it supports and argument.

C. Contextualization (Bigger Picture) -- 0-1 pointDescribes a broader historical context relevant to the prompt. 1 point =

Response must relate the topic of the prompt to broader historical events, developments, or processes that occur before, during or continue after the time frame. This point is not awarded for merely a phrase or reference.

TOTAL = /4