Egypt Syria A map showing the location of the areas in which the female sultan Shagrat Al-Durr lived and ruled. After The Crusades Eleanor of Aquitaine lived until her eighties, becoming one of the greatest political powers and most wealthy land owners of medieval Europe. During The Crusades Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most powerful people in feudal Europe. A map showing the land held by Eleanor of Aquitaine. Medieval Crossword A crossword of terms relevant to the Middle Ages.
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A brief look at the economy of the Middle Ages including trade, apprenticeships, cottage industry, small business and big business. An introduction to a lesson on Women in the Middle Ages, using the WWW and targeted readings. A great collection of web links on the period of the middle ages, with a set of questions for each link designed to encourage students critical thinking. These web links are designed for the lesson 'Casting Light on the Dark Ages' as described above. Great for reinforcing knowledge of terms relevant to the Middle Ages.