Question

1 Choose five specific "artifacts" from the information covered in the module. Your artifacts do not have to be physical objects; they can be something intangible, like a law or a belief, a person or group of people, or an event. You should definitely capture the feudal system in some way, the significance of the Church and the Crusades, the beginning of nationalism, and of course at minimum one artifact from Japan. Your artifacts should cover the content of at least three separate lessons. For example, four artifacts from the rise of nationalism and one from medieval Japan would only be from two lessons.

2 Find a picture that represents each of your artifacts. Do enough research to do better than grabbing images from the most popular reference websites. Quick research with the SPRITE Analysis Chart is a great way to study a lesson topic and find an artifact.
3 Write at least four sentences for each artifact. Your description should be at least two sentences and describe/define your artifact (Who, What, When, Where). Your explanation should be at least two sentences and explain the historical significance of the artifact and why you feel the artifact important enough to be included in your exhibit (Why). Consider the following in your explanation: did the artifact a) change the way people did things, b) change the way people thought about themselves and their world, or c) change the course of history? Your writing should be clear and specific and you should avoid saying because 'I like it' or 'it's famous.’ Your description and explanation must be written in the following format and must be specific or points will be deducted. Following is an example of a correct explanation:

Answer 1

The artifacts discussed in this module include the feudal system, the significance of the Church and the Crusades, the beginning of nationalism, and a specific artifact from Japan - the samurai sword.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Feudal System: The feudal system was a hierarchical social structure in medieval Europe where kings granted land to nobles in exchange for military service and loyalty. This system allowed for local governance and protection but also led to inequalities and limited social mobility.
2. The Church and the Crusades: The Church played a significant role in medieval Europe as a religious and political institution. The Crusades were a series of military campaigns launched by the Church to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control. They were driven by religious zeal and desire for economic and political gain.
3. Beginning of Nationalism: Nationalism emerged during the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance as people started identifying themselves with their own nation or region, rather than with broader religious or feudal allegiances. It led to the formation of nation-states and shaped modern Europe.
4. Artifact from Japan: One specific artifact from Japan is the samurai sword, known as katana. It represents the warrior class in feudal Japan and embodies the values of honor, loyalty, and martial skill.