CH 2 History - Feudalism

Because of the fall of Rome, Europe no longer has what? It lack this…

central government

What are the positive impacts of feudalism?

protection, order, stability, Europe is safer, nobles helped keep manors safe.

Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in return for what?

military protection

The Franks grew powerful because of their new style of war that used what?

Knights on horseback

Describe a viking.

Northern people who made quick, fierce raids on European villages.

What achievement is Charlemagne most remembered for? What is he able to do in Europe.. 

unite Europe

What are fiefs?

land grants

Rank the social hierarchy in order from highest to lowest for the feudal system?

Monarch, lords/ladies, knights, peasants

What 2 things did William the conqueror introduce to England?

line of norman Kings, feudalism

How was the social class in the Middle Ages determined?

birth

Describe a serf.

work the land, can’t leave, unfree peasant, (NOT A SLAVE!)

How are nobles different than peasants?

Nobles have the land, peasants work it.

Nobles - chivalry, educated, castles, battles, vassals

Peasants - not educated, wood/mud cottages, worked in fields, serfs, larger population

What was a main job of medieval ladies?

Everything a lord did, but not fight.

In times of war, what could a lord do if he did not wish to fight for his own higher-ranking lord?

supply a well-trained force to fight on his behalf

Why did William of Normandy invade overthrow his cousin Harold the King of England?

He thought he was the rightful ruler.

What were three functions of a castle?

military protection, house, symbol of wealth

What is a knight famous for?

armor on horseback, chivalry, jousting with lances

What is chivalry?

code of honor nights followed

Name and describe the 2 stages of becoming a knight.

Page - 7 years old, ride a horse, learn from women.

Squire - 14 years old, knights assistant.

How are serfs different from peasants?

serfs are bound to the land.

peasants rent the land.

What three groups threatened Western Europe in the 9th & 10th centuries?

vikings, muslims, magyars

What are the three things that feudalism brought to Europe?

order, protection, stability

Feudalism

social order based on loyalty

Fief

land grant

Vassal

nobles who serve a higher rank

Knight

noble warrior

Lords

wealthy landowning noble

Manor system

feudal systems village

peasants

lower class people that worked on fiefs

serfs

could not leave the manor