Middle Ages

4.1 – Analyze impacts of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire

  • 4: Student is able to compare/contrast the Byzantine Empire, Franks, Vikings, and/or Muslims
  • 3: Student is able to describe the Byzantine Empire, Franks, Vikings, and Muslims
  • 2: Student is able to describe 2-3  groups (Byzantine Empire, Franks, Vikings, Muslims)
  • 1: Student is able to identify the Byzantine Empire, Franks, Vikings, and/or Muslims

4.2 – Examine the Feudal System and Roman Catholic Church in medieval Europe

  • 4: Student is able to compare/contrast the roles and relationships within the “feudal system” and explain impacts of the Roman Catholic Church
  • 3: Student is able to compare/contrast social classes within the feudal system and explain an impact of the Roman Catholic Church
  • 2: Student is able to describe social classes within the feudal system or impacts of the Church
  • 1: Student is able to identify social classes of the feudal system or an impact of the Church

4.3 – Analyze causes and consequences of the Crusades

  • 4: Student is able to explain causes and consequences of the Crusades AND critique a person or group involved
  • 3: Student is able to explain causes and consequences of the Crusades
  • 2: Student is able to describe a cause and consequence of the Crusades
  • 1: Student is able to identify a cause and consequence of the Crusades