Bundle of 3 - Middle Ages - Early, High & Late Middle Ages

This is a bundle of three separate power point presentations on The Early Middle Ages, The High Middle Ages and the Late Middle Ages. The combined presentation includes 59 slides that are highly animated and editable so you can modify the slides if you need to.

The Early Middle Ages or Early Medieval Period was the period of European history lasting from the 5th century to the 10th century. The Early Middle Ages followed the decline of the Western Roman Empire and preceded the High Middle Ages.

The period saw a continuation of trends begun during late classical antiquity, including population decline, especially in urban centers, a decline of trade, and increased immigration. The period has been labeled the "Dark Ages," a characterization highlighting the relative scarcity of literary and cultural output from this time, especially in Northwestern Europe.

During the 11th century, feudal life began to change. Agricultural innovations such as the heavy plow and three-field crop rotation made farming more efficient and productive. Thanks to the expanded and improved food supply, the population grew. As a result, more and more people were drawn to towns and cities.

Meanwhile, the Crusades had expanded trade routes to the East and given Europeans a taste for imported goods such as wine, olive oil and luxurious textiles. As the commercial economy developed, port cities in particular thrived.

By 1300, there were some 15 cities in Europe with a population of more than 50,000. In these cities, a new era was born: the Renaissance.

Power Point #1, The Early Middle Ages contains 24 slides and covers the following:

Background
Middle Ages
The Catholic Church
The Church Becomes Powerful
Rise of Islam
Vibrant Lifestyle
The Crusades
Impact of the Crusades
Romanesque Cathedrals
Romanesque Style Cathedrals
Gothic Cathedrals
Gothic Style Cathedrals
Art & Printing
Feudalism
Impact of Population Growth
Coming Renaissance
Key Figures: Charles Martel
Key Figures: Charlemagne
Key Figures: Alfred the Great
Key Figures: Otto the Great
Key Figures: William the Conqueror
End of Presentation

Power Point #2, The High Middle Ages contains 12 slides and covers the following:

Overview
Introduction
Medievalism at its Peak
Norman Conquests
The Feudal System
The Crusades (2)
Investiture Controversy
Magna Carta
End of Presentation

Power Point #3, The Late Middle Ages contains 23 slides and covers the following:

Overview
Introduction
The Great Famine
The Black Death
Hundred Years War
The Avignon Papacy
The Great Schism
Italian Renaissance
Peasants' Revolt
Joan of Arc Execution
Fall of Constantinople
Moors Driven from Spain
Wars of the Roses
Voyages of Columbus
The Reformation
Birth of Shakespeare
Great Fire of London
Thirty Years War
End of the Late Medieval Period
Rise of the Lower Class
End of Presentation

This is one of several power point bundled presentations that I offer in my store on... the Middle Ages.