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High Middle Ages

Hailey: Aim: What is the Aim of the term? (Think about purpose).



The High Middle Ages was a period of time in which major changes were being made in European history as far as government and lifestyle. The purpose of the High Middle Ages was to reach a certain point of getting rid of Feudalism so that Kings could take over once again and the middle class could rise. In addition, the purpose of the High Middle Ages, looking back, was to help bring a time of, prosperity and growth in population to help prepare for the devastating Black Plague that would sweep over Europe, causing thousands of deaths. An online encyclopedia informs, “Around 1300, centuries of prosperity and growth in Europe came to a halt. A series of famines and plagues, such as the Great Famine of 1315–1317 and the Black Death, reduced the population to around half of what it was before the calamities.” (//Late Middle Ages//). In addition, the High Middle Ages was a time of increased religion-related activity. This notes that the high Middle Ages was a time of stronger religion, a larger population, and new experiences and trades with different cultures. Each of these aspects helping serve the purpose of preparing Europe for the dark ages that were to come.

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Wolf, Sarah. "High Middle Ages (FIRST)." //Flashcards//. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Aug. 2015.

//Infoplease//. Infoplease, n.d. Web. 26 Aug. 2015.

Leisey Trevillyan- Audience

The intended audience of the high middle ages would be the church and the people who went to the church and the old fashioned way of governing in the newly created towns. In the past, “ As Europe entered the period known as the High Middle Ages, the church became the universal and unifying institution. While some independence from feudal rule was gained by the rising towns” (//infoplease//). The High Middle Ages was a time when there was a large amount of people who were very strong Christians. The people were also expected to be very proper and collected. The rules of that particular time were very strict, such as, “...perpetuated the Christian and medieval spirit of economic life, which stressed the collective entity, disapproved of unregulated competition, and minimized the profit motive” (//infoplease//). The High Middle Ages affected the people at that time by creating high standards and that were sometimes hard to reach. The people always had to worry about their appearance and how they acted around others and alone.

//Infoplease//. Infoplease, n.d. Web. 26 Aug. 2015.

Karly Mortensen: Historical During the high middle ages, history was being written and changed. “Universities—new institutions ‘born’ in the 1100s--grew out of the Church's schooling system. Students from Cathedral schools who needed advanced training went to University to study theology, law, medicine, or in the ‘liberal arts’ (grammar, logic, rhetoric, arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy)” (//Religious and Intellectual Life in the High Middle Ages//). During the 1100’s through the 1300’s, universities were first brought into play. Today universities play a huge role in everyone’s lives. Once people get their degree they are able to master and later in their life they can choose what they want in a business. Just like in the high middle ages, people were able to get better educated and pass on knowledge. Also during these times, only men were able to go to these universities. Now, both women and men are able to go to universities and gain knowledge from the past. The high middle ages was a big piece in passing history through written text during that time.

Works Cited: "High Middle Ages Religious and Intellectual Life." //High Middle Ages Religious and Intellectual Life.// N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Aug. 2015.

"1100 - 1300." //1100 - 1300//. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Aug. 2015.

Kylia Myers: Cultural: What is the modern cultural impact of the term/ High Middle ages?

The middle ages was the time when Christianity grew rapidly, A  [|Go to ****crucial****.com] [|crucial.com]  [|crucial]  amount of inventions were invented, and is where school systems increased in population. The High middle ages had impacted our culture in so many ways but one major impact we have today was the spread of Christianity through the crusades. The crusades were military groups created by western Christians in response to the Muslim wars where they traveled to spread Christianity and to take back the holy land. (//Britannica Crusades//). Even though the spread of Christianity was a huge part on today’s culture there is also many more tributes including illustrated books, eye wear, banking and more. Even though banking existed before during the high middles ages it became more complex and often used.

//Listverse//. “Top Ten Legacies of the Middle Ages”, 2009. Web. 27 Aug. 2015.

//Britannica// “Crusades”, 2015. Web. 26 Aug. 2015.