the period of european history from the fall of the roman empire in the west (5th century) to the...
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The Middle AgesThe period of European history from the fall of the Roman Empire in the West (5th century) to
the fall of Constantinople (1453),
Middle ages are sometimes called Medieval Times, or Dark Ages.
Why Do you think they call it Dark Ages?
Barbarian Invasions cause theFall of the Western Roman Empire
Rise ofNewKingdoms/States that are not united
New Kingdoms are unable to protect themselves fromBarbarianInvasions, causing a need for localized Protection
TheRise of Feudalism in Europe
The Middle Ages or Medieval Period
( 500 CE -1500 CE.)
Feudalism- (Fyoo-duh-lih-zuhm) A system of PROTECTION in the Middle Ages.
Vassal- An agreement between lords & knights that stated that they would protect the land. Knights were called their lords “vassals”.
Key words Essential to Feudalism
Kings
Leader of Kingdoms/ States
All lords/nobles and knights swore an oath of loyalty to the king to protect the land.
Peasants
Worked on the lords land
Serfs: An agricultural laborer bound under the feudal system to work on his lord's estate
Protection from who?
1. The Vikings invaded from Scandinavia- They were quick and savage. They attacked Ireland, England and France. They looted and captured people to sell into slavery. Most Europeans lived in terror of them
2. The Magyars from Asia3. The Muslims (from
South)
Social & Political system that developed after
the collapse of the Roman Empire.◦ Important Characteristics◦ Loyalty◦ Service◦ Hierarchies of Power◦ Protection
Feudalism
The Feudal System
The Anglo-Normans brought a new language, French, and a new social system, feudalism, to the country.
Feudalism was not just a social system, but also a caste system, a property system, and a military system.
The Feudal System
The basic chain of feudalism was as follows:1. God2. Kings 3. Nobles (Barons, Bishops, etc.)4. Knights- who did not own land5. Serfs or peasants- who did not own land
The Three Estates
The three estates (social classes) in the Middle Ages were Aristocracy (kings and their vassals), Clergy (Those who prayed- priests, monks, nuns, friars, etc.), and the Commons (everyone else- doctors, lawyers, clerks, yeomen, etc).