unit 4 overview middle ages, feudalism, frank empire, manor system, renaissance, reformation
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Unit 4 OverviewUnit 4 Overview
Middle Ages, Feudalism, Frank Middle Ages, Feudalism, Frank Empire, Manor System, Empire, Manor System,
Renaissance, ReformationRenaissance, Reformation
Who was Charlemagne and what Who was Charlemagne and what were some adjectives that were some adjectives that
described him?described him?
CharlemagneCharlemagne
Greatest ruler of the FranksGreatest ruler of the Franks Frank empire reached the highest extentFrank empire reached the highest extent Spread ChristianitySpread Christianity Crowned Holy Roman Emperor on Crowned Holy Roman Emperor on
Christmas Day in 800Christmas Day in 800 Read page 117 and 118 to hear a Read page 117 and 118 to hear a
descriptiondescription
What is feudalism and why did it What is feudalism and why did it develop?develop?
Government system of the Middle Ages Government system of the Middle Ages that created 1000s of local governments. that created 1000s of local governments.
Contract between Lord and Vassal. Contract between Lord and Vassal. Lord gives land and in return vassal gives Lord gives land and in return vassal gives
military support.military support. It developed out of the need for protection. It developed out of the need for protection.
What were the different social What were the different social classes in feudalism?classes in feudalism?
LordLord VassalVassal KnightKnight Peasant Peasant SerfSerf
ChivalryChivalry
System of rules that dictates knights’ System of rules that dictates knights’ behavior towards others. behavior towards others.
Process to become a KnightProcess to become a Knight Step 1-Knight’s Page-Age 7Step 1-Knight’s Page-Age 7
• Learn Manners and Care of WeaponsLearn Manners and Care of Weapons Step 2-Knight’s Squire-TeenagerStep 2-Knight’s Squire-Teenager
• Care for Horse, Armor, and WeaponsCare for Horse, Armor, and Weapons Step 3-Accompany the Knight into battleStep 3-Accompany the Knight into battle
• If successful-Squire knighted in a ceremonyIf successful-Squire knighted in a ceremony
Coat of ArmsCoat of Arms
System of Identity among Medieval System of Identity among Medieval KnightsKnights
Meaning belongs to:Meaning belongs to: ColorsColors SymbolsSymbols HelmetHelmet MottoMotto
ExampleExample
Gold=GenerosityGold=Generosity Red=WarriorRed=Warrior Helmet=ProtectorHelmet=Protector Cat=Liberty & Cat=Liberty &
CourageCourage Dragon=Valor and Dragon=Valor and
ProtectionProtection
Invaders of Frank EmpireInvaders of Frank Empire
Vikings- Northmen or Normans from Vikings- Northmen or Normans from Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden)Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden) Area in France called Normandy todayArea in France called Normandy today
Magyars- From Ural MountainsMagyars- From Ural Mountains Muslims- Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Muslims- Iberian Peninsula (Spain and
Portugal)Portugal)
What is the manor system?What is the manor system?
Economic system of the Middle AgesEconomic system of the Middle Ages Trade declined (Anything you needed was Trade declined (Anything you needed was
provided for you on your Manor)provided for you on your Manor) Specialized businesses called guilds Specialized businesses called guilds
developeddeveloped
What is a fief?What is a fief?
A grant of land given to a Vassal by a lordA grant of land given to a Vassal by a lord
What was significant about the date What was significant about the date 1066?1066?
Norman ConquestNorman Conquest William the Conqueror (Norman King) was William the Conqueror (Norman King) was
promised the English throne. Instead, it promised the English throne. Instead, it was given to Harold. William crossed the was given to Harold. William crossed the English Channel and defeated Harold at English Channel and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings. the Battle of Hastings.
Henry II created common law. How Henry II created common law. How did this help the people of did this help the people of
England?England? It gave the people of England a more fair It gave the people of England a more fair
legal system. legal system. It provided equal protection of the law for It provided equal protection of the law for
everybody.everybody. Also circuit courts and a jury system was Also circuit courts and a jury system was
established.established.• Two types of Juries are Grand and Petite Two types of Juries are Grand and Petite
(Traverse)(Traverse)
Who signed the Magna Carta, in Who signed the Magna Carta, in what year, and what was its what year, and what was its
importance?importance?
King John was forced to sign the Magna King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta on 1215 putting the King under the Carta on 1215 putting the King under the law. law.
Parliament was created under the Parliament was created under the reign of which English reign of which English
monarch?monarch? Edward IEdward I
Made England more of a limited monarchyMade England more of a limited monarchy Bicameral (2 Houses) House of Lords and Bicameral (2 Houses) House of Lords and
House of CommonsHouse of Commons Was in charge of taxesWas in charge of taxes