Monday – March 12, 2012 Mr. Lombardi

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Do Now: On a separate sheet of paper, try filling in as many “blanks” as you can from today’s handout. We will fill them in together as a class.

Aim: How did Feudalism solve Europe’s problems during the Middle Ages?

Review

The Middle Ages

Feudalism

How does the reign of Charlemagne lead to Feudalism in Europe?

1. A year before he died, Charlemagne crowned his son, Louis, as emperor.

2. Louis was an ineffective leader.3. Louis’ 3 sons fought each other for control of

the empire after Louis died.4. The lack of strong leadership led to a new

system in Europe called Feudalism.

Feudalism Rises• A system of

landholding and governing

• It was based on an exchange of protection for other services

lords

Feudal System

Lords giveknights/vassalsland (fief) inexchange forthe knights’promiseto defend the lord and his land.

Feudal Society• Rigid (strict) class structure

Fief

Vassal

Serf

Land given to a Vassal from a Lord.The person receiving the fief.Peasants who work the land.

Manors• The manor is the lord’s estate

• The manor system is an economic arrangement that is self-sufficient. **Manorialism **

Manors• Lord provides housing, strips of farmland,

and protection from bandits

• In return, serfs tend the lands, cared for his animals, and maintained the estate/manor

Life on the Manor• Rarely traveled more than 25 miles from

the manor• Generally 15-30 families lived in the

village on a manor• Everything needed such as food, clothes,

fuel, lumber and leather goods were produced on the manor

• Only outside purchases were salt, iron and unusual objects

Follow up Questions:1. Why would people rarely leave the manor?

(2 reasons)2. How would you feel if you shared a small

piece of land with 15-30 other families?3. Why do you think people would put up with

life on the manor? (In other words, why would people not mind that way of life?)

4. How would you feel if your community was completely self-sufficient and you rarely had to leave town?

Summary

1. How did Feudalism solve Europe’s problems politically and socially?

2. How did manorialism solve Europe’s economic problems?

1. The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by

(1) absolute monarchies and strong central governments

(2) the manor system and the importance of land ownership

(3) decreased emphasis on religion in daily life(4) extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East

2. The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by

(1) the protection of political rights(2) a representative government(3) many economic opportunities(4) an emphasis on social order

3. During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the

(1) level of education achieved(2) amount of money earned(3) number of slaves owned(4) amount of land possessed

Application

• What freedom(s) would you give up for protection?– Explain in 2 “mini” paragraphs

• 1st paragraph – explain the freedom you would give up

• 2nd paragraph – why is protection more important than that freedom?