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Feudalism: Establishing order
Today’s Learning Target:
I am able to define and explain the purpose of the political and economic system called feudalism.
Rome Fell
Reasons:Social problems: pay heavy taxesSuccession of power (when a emperor died
no system in place to pick a new leader)Territory too largeSpirit of citizenship (people didn’t take pride
in calling themselves Roman)Weak Frontiers
As Rome fell, Middle Ages began!
As Rome fell life became dangerous in Europe: Attacks from barbarians
Wikipedia.org
A picture of Feudalism:
http://www.sbceo.k12.ca.us/~vms/carlton/Medieval/medievaltext4.html
Hierarchy:
Lord: Ruler/ Powerful land owner
Knights: Armed warriors (pledged loyalty for protection)
Peasants/ Serfs: (not free to leave) worked the lords land
Charlemagne’s Empire Just (listen)
Rome fellPeople felt unsafeStrong Group call the Frank’s took over
lead by Charlemagne!ChristianityEducationScholarship
What were Charlemagne’s greatest accomplishments: (2.2 Right Side ?)
Charlie unified Christian Lands into one Empire
Pope Leo III blessed him and gave him the title: “Holy Roman Emperor” 800 C.E.
Why was there a need for order after the death of Charlemagne in 814? (2.2 second Question)
New leaders didn’t protect the empire
Europe was threatened by:MuslimsMagyarsVikings
Monarchs During Feudal times:
2.4 Front: Monarchs kept order and supplied protection to their vassals.
Back: William the Conqueror: After his victory at the battle of Hastings in 1066, William brought the ideal of feudalism to England.
(for Franklin: Harold (England) control eye) Willie won!
Chaos aaha, feudalism
Lords and Ladies/ What were their responsibilities?
2.5 Front: Lords managed and defended their manors (like judges)
2.5 Front: Fought for their own lords in times of war appointed officials
Back: Women: raised children oversaw the house hold!
Knights/ Responsibilities:
Front 2.6: Knights mounted soldiers, were supposed to Loyal Protect (helpless) Fair
Back: Chivalry rules expected to live by: Ride a horse Sing Fight
Peasants During Feudal Times:
2.7 Front: Most peasants worked at raising crops/ livestock
Peasants paid taxes to the lords.
Back: Peasants worked in the fields, care for families, and homes
On to the castles….
This is the an idea of what you and your groups castle should look like!
Castle Rubric:
A report detailing your castle, the purpose of feudalism, and examples of hierarchy (minimum 1 page)
3 Towers (minimum) Arrow slits (video clip) Moat Draw Bridge Place for serfs’ to live Define these terms somewhere in your castle:
Barbarian Fief Manor Divine right of kings Noble Duke Chivalry
Cited Sources
http://www.sbceo.k12.ca.us/~vms/carlton/Medieval/medievaltext4.html
http://www.wikipedia.org
All images are cited above (collected for educational resources only!)