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!)