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Unit : Medieval and early modern Europe

Topic 1 : The structure of Medieval European society

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Chapter: The end of the Roman Empire

Image 1 - An ancient Roman aqueduct
Image 2 - This map shows the Roman Empire in AD 120.
Image 3 - Constantine I was the last emperor of a united Roman Empire.

Chapter: What was Medieval Europe?

Image 1 - This timeline shows the three periods of the Middle Ages.
Image 2 - This map shows Medieval Europe.
Image 3 - The Crusaders

Chapter: Feudalism; the societal hierachy

Image 1 - William the Conqueror
Image 2 - Vassals were forced to swear oaths of fealty to their lords.
Image 3 - Clergymen gave advice to the king.

Topic 2 : The people and places in Medieval Europe

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Chapter: Peasants

Image 1 - Peasants paid several taxes.
Image 2 - A typical manor
Image 3 - The most famous peasant revolt took place in 1381.

Chapter: Knights

Image 1 - A knighthood ceremony
Image 2 - These are examples of heraldic symbols.
Image 3 - This is seal of the Knights Templar.

Chapter: Castles

Image 1 - A motte and bailey castle
Image 2 - The famous White Tower
Image 3 - This image shows the layout of a concentric castle.

Topic 3 : Taking part in life

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Chapter: Celebrations and leisure

Image 1 - Medieval Europeans watched religious plays.
Image 2 - A typical feast of the noble class
Image 3 - Attending cockfights was a popular form of entertainment.

Chapter: Learning institutions

Image 1 - Young choir boys
Image 2 - Medieval students received lessons at grammar schools.
Image 3 - The University of Bologna

Chapter: Health and disease

Image 1 - Common medieval remedies for illnesses
Image 2 - This map shows the spread of the Black Death throughout Europe.
Image 3 - Symptoms of the Black Death included vomiting and the appearance of black lumps on the body.

Chapter: Witches

Image 1 - Almost anyone could be accused of being a witch in Medieval Europe.
Image 2 - Malleus Maleficarum was a handbook for witch hunting.
Image 3 - Common methods of torture

Topic 4 : Religion and governance

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Chapter: Religion in Medieval Europe

Image 1 - Religious stories were told using stained glass windows.
Image 2 - The medieval image of Hell
Image 3 - A conflict between Muslims and Christians

Chapter: Medieval origins of parliament

Image 1 - King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta.
Image 2 - A civil war was fought between Simon de Montfort and King Henry III.
Image 3 - An illustration of King Edward's 'Model Parliament'

Chapter: Medieval origins of common law

Image 1 - The guilty were often punished by being forced into the stocks.
Image 2 - Saint Thomas Beckett and King Henry II contributed to the foundation of common law.
Image 3 - Trial by jury is a feature of common law.

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