Bellringer

• SOL Challenge!

• BJOTD: What did one wall say to another?

Formation of Germanic Kingdoms in the Middle Ages

Agenda

• Bellringer• SOL Notes– Feudalism and Activity– Barbarian Groups and Activity• Vikings Movie

• Wrap-Up

4 main groups

• Franks:– Settled in Gaul (modern-day France)

• Angles and Saxons: – Moved from continental Europe to England

• Magyars– Moved from Central Asia to Hungary

• Vikings:– Moved from Scandinavia to Russia

The Vikings

1. They worshipped warlike gods2. Seafaring people—always on the water to

find new sources for food3. Leif Ericson—landed on North America

around 10004. Eventually adopted Christianity, which

resulted in them stopping from looting monasteries

Viking Life

Angles and Saxons

The Magyars

1. Nomadic people from the East2. They were excellent horseback riders3. Their goal was to capture people to be sold

as slaves, NOT land4. Attacked isolated villages and monasteries

Magyars

Influence and Impact of Western Europe

• Immediate Impact: disruption of trade and decline of towns

• Long-term impact: fear of invasion led to people seeking protection from local lords in and around their castles/manors, which ultimately strengthened feudalism

Advertisement for Barbarian group

• Create a recruitment poster for joining a particular barbarian group (assigned)– Include:• The group• Where to apply• Requirements for the job• Benefits of the job• Risks of the job