Curated OER
Feudalism in Europe
The politics, society, and economics of the Middle Ages were all shaped by the rise of European Feudalism. This presentation covers the Viking and Muslim attacks that lead to Feudalism, as well as the Manor, economics, and social class...
Curated OER
Writing Exercises: The European Middle Ages
Use this activity to check for understanding after your class reads materials related to Europe in the Middle Ages. There are three questions that ask them to describe Charlemagne as a prominent historical figure, the feudal system, and...
Curated OER
Medieval Europe: Feudalism
Eighth graders study European society during the medieval period. They investigate the feudal social structure and how it influenced daily life. They study Japanese society during the medieval period. They compare and contrast the...
Student Handouts
Blank Pyramid Charts
From feudal societies to European monarchies, a blank pyramid template can support your learners in understanding social hierarchies and distinctions between classes.
Curated OER
I Dream of Castles: A Comparative Study of Castles in Feudal Europe and Japan
Students study castles of Japan while comparing and contrasting them with those of in Europe from the feudal era. They complete a unit of studies that includes reading, writing, Internet research, and critical thinking. They examine how...
Curated OER
High Middle Ages (1000-1200)
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the High Middle Ages.
Curated OER
Confucius
Students investigate the person of Confucius and his impact upon the Chinese culture. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They use the outline provided in the lesson to participate in class discussion. Key ideas are...
Curated OER
What's So Great About Peter?
Students research the origins of the name of their town or city. They pick another city and do the same, individually. They also write a bio poem about a historical figure.
The History Cat
The History Cat: European Feudalism
A detailed look at the system of feudalism that existed in medieval Europe.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pre Colonization European Society
The Church, disease, and large urban centers dictated societal structure in European societies before the colonization of the New World. Read more about Europe during the Middle Ages.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Europe on the Brink of Change
From a chapter on "The Americas, Europe, and Africa Before 1492," this section describes the European societies that engaged in conversion, conquest, and commerce and discusses the motives for and mechanisms of early European exploration.
Boise State University
Boise State University: Medieval Society Serfdom
This article from the Boise State University focuses on serfdom and its practice during the Middle Ages in Europe.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Ancient and Medieval Europe
Created for the high school student who is taking classes in European history.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Emergence of Europe 500 1300
Enhance your learning of European history with the materials provided in this online course. Include suggested readings, assignments, and exam questions.