What conditions led to feudalism?

Do Now: What observations can you make about how people lived? (What do you

see?) How do you think this will impact their lives?

What conditions led to feudalism?

1. Roman Empire collapses (~500 AD)

2. Many Germanic tribes emerge (~500-700A.D)

3. Kingdoms slowly emerge (Franks take the lead!)

4. Charlemagne unites Europe (~800 AD)

5. Lack of government protection post Charlemagne + Viking invasions Feudalism

FEUDALISM Feudalism: a political system in which

each class on a manor is responsible for contributing something to the community, and they also get a service in return

How did feudalism provide for the needs of the people?

Now that you have been assigned a role and a manor, discuss with your group: What type of service do you think each

class on the manor was responsible for giving? What type of service do you think each got in return?

You may discuss this as a group but you must stay in your role!

How did feudalism provide for the needs of the people?

Provided stability!

Everyone had specific roles but they were dependent on others on the manor to fulfill basic needs (food, protection, housing, etc)

This ensured protection during a violent/unstable time

It also helped the kings govern more efficiently

FEUDALISM Feudalism: a political system in

which each class on a manor is responsible for contributing something to the community, and they also get a service in return

But you were born into your class

It was a system of mutual obligation where lords/kings/knights provided protection in exchange for loyalty and other types of services (food, labor, tools, etc).

MANORIALISM MANORIALISM: ECONOMIC system that is

structured around a manor/lord’s estate

A manor included one or more villages and the surrounding land

Each group in society had economic responsibilities

How was living under the feudal system difficult?

Read your assigned source and answer the question

Discuss/share answers with your group

Discuss together: Which class lived the best lifestyle? Which one lived the worst type of lifestyle? Explain your reasoning!

How was living under the feudal system difficult?

Knights- sent away from their famlies at 7 years old. Training was difficult and strict obeidience was required. Knights lived a violent lifestyle and participated in violent tournaments (jousts). They also had to protect castles and manors from attack. They also had to follow a CODE OF CHIVLARY which you will read about in your hw!

Merchants- were not really apart of the feudal system so they were not guaranteed protection. They were not forced to live on the manor but a career in trade/business was risky!

Serfs- were bound to the manor for life (no traveling!) and working the land was tough! They were responsible for feeding the entire manor and had to give a portion of their income (food they produced) to the lord to pay for housing and protection

Summary Question:

How did feudalism function?