1200-1450

The Late Middle Ages,

c. 1200-1450 CE

Introduction
Note on Key Terms

A. The Medieval Christian Church

B. Feudal Society

C. Late Medieval Conflicts

Medieval Europe Slideshow

Introduction

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Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1

AP European History really starts with The Renaissance around 1450 AD, but believe it or not, that is not the actual beginning of history in the continent! A survey of conditions in Europe just prior to when our story begins is helpful. Learn about the broad outlines of the so-called Middle Ages, and look at events like the Black Plague, the Hundred Years War, and the Western Schism of the Catholic Church that set the stage for the history of modern Europe.

Note on Key Terms

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Learn the terms listed below regarding The Medieval Christian Church, Feudal Society, and Late Medieval Conflicts.

Know the basic identifiers "Who/what, where, and when?"
Understand “How did it make a difference?” (causes and course of the event)
Be able to explain “Why is it significant?” (short- and long-term impacts)
Study the embedded Quizlets.
- The first Quizlet includes a comprehensive set of major key terms to know.
- The second Quizlet is an abridged set reduced to the most essential key terms to know. These terms are bolded below in each list.
Each key term is hyperlinked to Wikipedia if you want to learn more.

The Medieval Christian Church

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Gloucester Cathedral, England was built between 1089 and 1499 CE. The stained glass windows date from 1350 CE.

cloisters at Gloucester Cathedral, England

stigmatization of Saint Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan Order of monks and one of Christianity's most admired figures

Jan Hus is considered the first Church reformer. He was burned at the stake for heresy against the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church.

Judaism

Christianity

The Medieval Christian Church (comprehensive)

The Medieval Christian Church (abridged)

Feudal Society

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Serfs preparing fields for winter from the The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry, c.1410

A 13th century French representation of the tripartite social order of the middle ages – Oratores: "those who pray", Bellatores: "those who fight", and Laboratores: "those who work".