World History: The Middle Ages Lesson

In this full World History lesson, explore the dramatic transition from the Roman Empire to the chaotic era we now call the Middle Ages.

We’ll examine what caused Europe’s shift from a unified empire to fragmented kingdoms, how Germanic invasions disrupted Roman life, and how feudalism and the Catholic Church shaped medieval European society.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Definition and timeframe of the Middle Ages
Alternate names: Dark Ages and Medieval Period
Causes of the Middle Ages: fall of Rome and Germanic invasions
Economic and cultural decline: trade, cities, learning, and language
Rise of feudalism and rural Europe
Growth of the Catholic Church and papal power
Early development of modern nations like England and France

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🎯 Lesson Objective:
Students will explain the causes and effects of the Middle Ages and analyze how European society, culture, and politics evolved after the fall of Rome.

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