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BELLWORK: Block 2
Use “The Black Plague” reading to answer the
following questions.
List three theories on the causes of the Black
Plague.
What actually caused the Black Plague?
How did the Black Plague spread?
What is the difference between the Bubonic
Plague and the Pneumonic Plague?
Explain the symptoms of the Black Plague.
How did the Black Plague affect Europe?
Government Reform
• In 1215, the Magna Carta,
was signed by King John of
England. (forced)
• This important document:
– Limited the King’s powers
– Protected citizen’s privileges
– Respected the rights of the
church and religion
The Bubonic Plague
• The Bubonic Plague, also known as The Black
Plague or The Black Death spread throughout
Europe between 1348-1350.
• The Black Plague was one of the most devastating
pandemics in history:
– Killed 1/3 of the population in Europe and Asia
– Reduced world’s population from 450M to 350M by 1400.
– It took 150 years for Europe’s population to recover
• Started in East Asia and spread west throughout
Europe
Spread
of the
Black
Plague
in
Europe
The Bubonic Plague
• Symptoms started with the appearance of boils in the
neck and armpits, which oozed pus and blood when
opened.
• Followed by a severe fever and vomiting of blood
• Body would be covered with black spots and rashes
• Sometimes it infected the lungs and caused
respiratory problems.
• Most victims died within 2-7 days after infection.
A scene
showing
plagueinfected
monks
being
blessed by
a priest.
England 1360
Some countries chose to burn infected
people in groups.
Do you know this nursery rhyme?
Ring around the
rosies
Pockets full of
posies
Ashes, ashes,
We all fall down.
• A rosie rash and rings on your
skin were symptoms of the
Black Plague!
• Posies of herbs were carried
as protection and to ward off
the smell
• Ashes, Ashes refers variously
to the cremation of bodies, the
burning of victims’ houses, or
the blackening of their skin
Map Quiz
Friday!!!!!
Are you
ready?!?!
The Crusades
• The Crusades: Series
of nine military battles
where European
Christians tried to
recover the Holy Land
from the Muslims.
• 1096-1254
• Why might a war fought
for religion seem
contradictory to their
beliefs?
The Crusades - background
• In the 1000’s, the Seljuk Turks (from Central Asia) took control
of Jerusalem and surrounding areas.
• Jerusalem was a sacred city for Jews, Muslims and
Christians……. All wanted control!
• The purpose of the Crusades was for the Christians to recover
the Holy Land from the Muslims.
• Muslims (Turks/Seljuks) vs. Christians (Rome/Byzantine)
• After about 160 years of fighting, the Muslims won!
• To learn more about these important religious battles, you are
going to complete a worksheet.
• We will do some portions together, so follow along!
The First Crusade
• 1096-1099
• Ended with the Christian capture of Jerusalem
The Second Crusade
• 1147-1149
• In response to the fall of the County
of Edessa under Muslim control
(one of the first Crusader states
established during First Crusade)
• King Louis VII of France and Holy
Roman Emperor Conrad III led their
armies, but fought constantly
• Muslims defeated the Christians
and regained control of the Holy
Land
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The Third Crusade
1189-1192
In response to the loss of Jerusalem to Muslims.
“Crusade of Kings” (France, England, Holy Roman)
Saladin, a Muslim leader, united all Muslims and developed a well-trained
and advanced army
• The Christians were unsuccessful and could not capture Jerusalem.
Effects of the Crusades
Engineering an Empire: The
Byzantines
Nursery Rhymes
• Nursery Rhymes were the earliest political
cartoons.
• At the time, it was extremely dangerous to
criticize the government, so people disguised
their feelings with nursery rhymes.
• We are going to read three of the most popular
nursery rhymes and learn what they really
mean.