Bellringer

Complete the KWL for West Africa

European Societies

European Societies

• Daily life centered around the nuclear family (husband, wife and children).

• The Roman Catholic church is a major influence in western Europe.

• The growth of commerce and an expanding population fuel the rise of cities.

• A spirit of confidence and inquiry replaces the uncertainty of the past.

Outline

• I. European Social Order– A. The Social Hierarchy• 1. Monarchs, Nobles, Land Owning elite at the top• 2. Peasants were at the bottom, were the majority• 3. Loyalties and responsibilities bound the two groups• 4. Little mobility

– B. The family• 1. Life centered around the nuclear family• 2. Gender determined division of labor

Classwork

• Complete outline of European societies

Homework

• Complete Section 4 assessment, questions 1 through 4

• Quiz on Tuesday!