This packet focuses primarily on significant events in central and western Europe. It begins with the conversion of Clovis shortly after the fall of Rome and ends with the publication of the Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare in 1600. Featured people and events include: Justinian Mohammed Charlemagne Alfred the Great Vikings Battle of Hastings The Crusades Castles The Magna Charta Cathedrals Marco Polo Robert Bruce The Black Death John Wycliffe Joan of Arc Ferdinand and Isabella Da Vince Martin Luther Magellan Defeat of the Spanish Armada

This packet has reference tables showing rulers of England and France as well as a principle-based study guide and date sheet. What you get: A detailed overview of the history of the Middle Ages (Text includes research topics for older students.) One set of 36 illustrations (approximately 2"x3") in full color Two sets of black and white illustrations on card stock ready to color History in Action activity Reference tables showing British rulers to the present, Holy Roman Emperors to 1806, and rulers of France 987 to Napoleon III (1870) One cardstock page with dates for every hundred years (from 4000 B.C. to A.D. 2000) to use on your time line Instructions for making time lines and ideas for other ways to use time line figures Suggestions for games, projects and additional learning activities Click here for a Free Supplement of Art and Craft Ideas for the Middle Ages.