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TASK: Students are to conduct in-depth research for 4 topics exploring the Social, Cultural, Economic and Political features of the Medieval period. The topics are as
follows:

 Social features of Medieval Europe

- Feudal system, structure of society, quality of life/standards of living, townships
 Cultural features of Medieval Europe
- Influence of the Church and Religion, Witchcraft and Heresy
 Economic features of Medieval Europe
- Trade partnerships between Europe and Asia and impacts of trade
 Political features of Medival Europe
- Significant people of the Medieval period (eg. Charlemagne, Richard the Lionheart, Saladin, Joan of Arc, Mary Queen of Scots)

Specifications:

 Students must complete the lotus diagram and submit this document with their final presentation
 Time allocated – 2 weeks
 Resources – Minimum 4 print resources and 3 online resources
 Presentation – Multimedia Presentation (Power point NOT ALLOWED)
 A bibliography of resources MUST be included

Suggested Online Resources:

 Welcome to the Middle Ages: Overview www.middleages.pppst.com/overviews.html

 Medieval Europe www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/history/middleages/
 Feudal Life: What was it really like to live in the Middle Ages? www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/feudal.html
 The Middle Ages www.themiddleages.net/
 The Middle Ages www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/
 Life During the Middle Ages www.medieval-life.net/life_main.htm
 Middle Ages Timeline www.middle-ages.org.uk/middle-ages-timeline.htm
 Medieval Times: An Exploration Through the Middle Ages http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/index.html
 Medieval England www.historylearningsite.co.uk/england_medieval.htm
 The Medieval World www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Medieval.htm
 The History Channel www.thehistorychannel.co.uk