Life in the Middle Ages of Europe
Middle Ages of Europe
Middle Ages of Europe
By: Mrs. Sanders’ 6
By: Mrs. Sanders’ 6
th
th
Grade
Grade
Class
Class
•
A boy starts on his way
to knighthood at about
the age of seven or eight.
•
This young trainee was
known as a page.
•
Pages practiced fighting
with a sword against a
wooden stak or pell to
develop muscles needed in
becoming a strong knight.
Becoming
A
Knight
Jesse
and
Stephen
•
You have to be the between
the ages eighteen and twenty.
•
The next morning you would
be dressed in symbolically
colored clothes red (for his
blood), white (for purity), &
brown (for the return to earth
when he died).
•
A tap on each shoulder would
crown him a knight.
Castles
Kara and Haley
•
The structures were
surrounded by a moat, a ditch
filled with water.
•
The gatehouse was the living
quarters of the guards over the
main gate of the castle.
•
The portcullis was a heavy
gate made of wood and iron,
which could be dropped down
to close off the gatehouse.
Castles
Matthew B. and Branden
•
The walls of a castle could be
as thick as 30ft!!!
•
The walls of a castle have
small slits in them called
arrow loops for men to shoot
arrows through.
•
Round walls made each part
of the castle harder to hit, and
they gradually get thicker.
Clothing of the Middle Ages
Josie and Andrea
•
Most women and
men wore tunics.
•
Children only wore
rags mostly from the
adults old clothes
and never had shoes
to wear.
•
Monks and old men
wore tunics to the
ground.
Knights and their Armor
Jon-Jon and William
•
The suits took 5 years
to make.
•
The armor was hand-
made by artisans and
craftsmen.
•
It took an hour to put
on the suit of armor.
Knights and their Armor
Niky and Kristi
•
In the 12
In the 12
th
th
century, the
century, the
knights used an armor
knights used an armor
called mail.
called mail.
•
When the armor was
When the armor was
complete it weighted about
complete it weighted about
20 or 30 pounds and that
20 or 30 pounds and that
was only the chest, arms,
was only the chest, arms,
and back.
and back.
•
These suits lasted until the
These suits lasted until the
15
15
th
th
century and then they
century and then they
started making full body
started making full body
suits our of plate armor.
suits our of plate armor.
•
The two-handed
The two-handed
sword was a very
sword was a very
large sword with
large sword with
visions of the ordinary
visions of the ordinary
sword.
sword.
•
The battle-axes were
The battle-axes were
on a yard handle, and
on a yard handle, and
swung with both
swung with both
hands.
hands.
•
The cross bows were
The cross bows were
like a gun that shot
like a gun that shot
arrows.
arrows.
Weapons
Weapons
Randy
Randy
•
Warriors used all
Warriors used all
kinds of weapons.
kinds of weapons.
•
The smallest
The smallest
weapon was a
weapon was a
dagger.
dagger.
•
Knights used lances
Knights used lances
during jousting
during jousting
tournaments.
tournaments.
•
A double-handed
A double-handed
sword was used in
sword was used in
the 13
the 13
th
th
century.
century.
Medieval Monks
Medieval Monks
Cory and Jared
Cory and Jared
•
Monks were men who
Monks were men who
devoted their lives to the
devoted their lives to the
service of God.
service of God.
•
The chapel house is were
The chapel house is were
monks go to speak to
monks go to speak to
pardons.
pardons.
•
They did not talk at
They did not talk at
dinner;instead they made
dinner;instead they made
signals to each other for
signals to each other for
talking.
talking.
Monks and Nuns
Britt and Matthew J.
•
Some monks wore shirts made of
hair as undershirts,to purposely
scratch their skin and constantly
remind them of the suffering that
Jesus had done.
•
There is a special type of haircut
required of monks in some
churches.
•
It is called Tonsure,and it leaves a
ring of hair around the head to
represent the crown of thorns that
Jesus wore.
•
Jousting reached its
height as a spectator
sport in the 13
th
century.
•
Knights met at a
combined speed of 60
mph.
•
2 teams of knights
would fight a mock
battle, called a
tourney.
Jousts and Tournaments
Jousts and Tournaments
Lucas and Austin
Lucas and Austin
•
In a joust, knights could show
In a joust, knights could show
off their skills without other
off their skills without other
contestants getting in the
contestants getting in the
way.
way.
•
A knight could score points if
A knight could score points if
he broke his opponent’s lance
he broke his opponent’s lance
on your shield.
on your shield.
•
Special armor was developed
Special armor was developed
for jousting to increase
for jousting to increase
protection.
protection.
~In the middle ages,the main purpose for a
cathedral was religion.
~The bells in the tower often signaled beginnings
of services or served as a clock to tell time.
~Stained glass windows, statues, and paintings
were picture Bibles for those who couldn’t
read.
The Crusades
Kendall, Darren, and Christopher
•
During the Middle Ages,
During the Middle Ages,
many Christians went as
many Christians went as
pilgrims to Jerusalem and
pilgrims to Jerusalem and
other Bible lands.
other Bible lands.
•
By November 1095 Pope
By November 1095 Pope
Urban II preached a sermon
Urban II preached a sermon
calling on faithful Christians
calling on faithful Christians
to journey to the Holy Land
to journey to the Holy Land
on a crusade against the
on a crusade against the
Turks.
Turks.
•
The Turks were driven from
The Turks were driven from
much of the Holy Land and
much of the Holy Land and
a new kingdom of
a new kingdom of
Jerusalem known as
Jerusalem known as
Outremer, was set up.
Outremer, was set up.
Monks and Nuns
Stephanie and Madison
•
Monks lived alone, but
met in a common
chapel.
•
Monks went to
monastery churches
eight times a day.
•
The life of a monk or
nun was full of prayer,
physical work, and
prayer.
Knights
of
the
Round
Table
Jessie
B
.
and
Ashley
B
.
•
The Knights of the Round
The Knights of the Round
Table were the most famous
Table were the most famous
knights ever.
knights ever.
•
King Arthur’s charge to the
King Arthur’s charge to the
knights was meant to make
knights was meant to make
them promise to always to do
them promise to always to do
good and never do evil.
good and never do evil.
•
Their bravery, honor, and
Their bravery, honor, and
dignity should be an example
dignity should be an example
for all of us to behave even in
for all of us to behave even in
today’s times.
today’s times.
Thank you!
Thank you to all the
Thank you to all the
students for helping
students for helping
me create this
me create this
presentation. Some
presentation. Some
taught me a lot
taught me a lot
about making a Power
about making a Power
Point, and in turn I
Point, and in turn I
taught others how to
taught others how to
use PowerPoint.---
use PowerPoint.---
Mrs. Sanders
Mrs. Sanders
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Explore the fascinating world of the Middle Ages in Europe through the eyes of Mrs. Sanders' 6th-grade class. Delve into topics such as becoming a knight, castles, clothing, knights and their armor, weapons, medieval monks, the Knights of the Round Table, jousts and tournaments, cathedrals, and the Crusades. Learn about the rigorous training and rituals involved in knighthood, the strategic design of castles, the simple yet practical clothing of the era, and the intricate craftsmanship of knights' armor. Dive into this educational journey to witness the rich history of the Middle Ages come to life.
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Middle Ages of Europe Middle Ages of Europe By: Mrs. Sanders 6thGrade Class
Becoming a Knight Castles Clothing Knights & their Armor Weapons Medieval Monks Knights of the Round Table Jousts & Tournaments Cathedrals The Monks & Nuns Crusades
BECOMING A KNIGHT BECOMING A KNIGHT KIMBERLY & BREANA A boy starts on his way to knighthood at about the age of seven or eight. This young trainee was known as a page. Pages practiced fighting with a sword against a wooden stak or pell to develop muscles needed in becoming a strong knight.
Becoming A Knight Jesse and Stephen You have to be the between the ages eighteen and twenty. The next morning you would be dressed in symbolically colored clothes red (for his blood), white (for purity), & brown (for the return to earth when he died). A tap on each shoulder would crown him a knight.
Castles Kara and Haley The structures were surrounded by a moat, a ditch filled with water. The gatehouse was the living quarters of the guards over the main gate of the castle. The portcullis was a heavy gate made of wood and iron, which could be dropped down to close off the gatehouse.
Castles Matthew B. and Branden The walls of a castle could be as thick as 30ft!!! The walls of a castle have small slits in them called arrow loops for men to shoot arrows through. Round walls made each part of the castle harder to hit, and they gradually get thicker.
Clothing of the Middle Ages Josie and Andrea Most women and men wore tunics. Children only wore rags mostly from the adults old clothes and never had shoes to wear. Monks and old men wore tunics to the ground.
Knights and their Armor Jon-Jon and William The suits took 5 years to make. The armor was hand- made by artisans and craftsmen. It took an hour to put on the suit of armor.
Knights and their Armor Niky and Kristi In the 12th century, the knights used an armor called mail. When the armor was complete it weighted about 20 or 30 pounds and that was only the chest, arms, and back. These suits lasted until the 15th century and then they started making full body suits our of plate armor.
Weapons Weapons Bri ttany, Sam antha, and Shuntel l e Bri ttany, Sam antha, and Shuntel l e The two-handed sword was a very large sword with visions of the ordinary sword. The battle-axes were on a yard handle, and swung with both hands. The cross bows were like a gun that shot
Weapons Randy Warriors used all kinds of weapons. The smallest weapon was a dagger. Knights used lances during jousting tournaments. A double-handed sword was used in the 13th century.
Medieval Monks Cory and Jared Monks were men who devoted their lives to the service of God. The chapel house is were monks go to speak to pardons. They did not talk at dinner;instead they made signals to each other for talking.
Monks and Nuns Britt and Matthew J. Some monks wore shirts made of hair as undershirts,to purposely scratch their skin and constantly remind them of the suffering that Jesus had done. There is a special type of haircut required of monks in some churches. It is called Tonsure,and it leaves a ring of hair around the head to represent the crown of thorns that Jesus wore.
Jousts & Tournaments Jousts & Tournaments By: Jordan & Katrena By: Jordan & Katrena Jousting reached its height as a spectator sport in the 13th century. Knights met at a combined speed of 60 mph. 2 teams of knights would fight a mock battle, called a tourney.
Jousts and Tournaments Lucas and Austin In a joust, knights could show off their skills without other contestants getting in the way. A knight could score points if he broke his opponent s lance on your shield. Special armor was developed for jousting to increase protection.
Cathedrals Cathedrals ~In the middle ages,the main purpose for a cathedral was religion. ~The bells in the tower often signaled beginnings of services or served as a clock to tell time. ~Stained glass windows, statues, and paintings were picture Bibles for those who couldn t read.
The Crusades Kendall, Darren, and Christopher During the Middle Ages, many Christians went as pilgrims to Jerusalem and other Bible lands. By November 1095 Pope Urban II preached a sermon calling on faithful Christians to journey to the Holy Land on a crusade against the Turks. The Turks were driven from much of the Holy Land and a new kingdom of Jerusalem known as Outremer, was set up.
Monks and Nuns Stephanie and Madison Monks lived alone, but met in a common chapel. Monks went to monastery churches eight times a day. The life of a monk or nun was full of prayer, physical work, and prayer.
Knights of the Round Table Jessie B. and Ashley B. The Knights of the Round Table were the most famous knights ever. King Arthur s charge to the knights was meant to make them promise to always to do good and never do evil. Their bravery, honor, and dignity should be an example for all of us to behave even in today s times.
Thank you! Thank you to all the students for helping me create this presentation. Some taught me a lot about making a Power Point, and in turn I taught others how to use PowerPoint.--- Mrs. Sanders
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