•After Charlemagne died, Germany was divided into many small kingdoms

The Carolingian Renaissance

The Rise of European Monarchies: England

Charlemagne’s Empire Collapses:Treaty of Verdun, 843

Essential Question

•How did Feudalism Start to take over Europe?

FeudalismA political, economic, and social system based on loyalty and military service.

Carcassonne: A Medieval Castle

Parts of a Medieval Castle

The Road to Knighthood

KNIGHT

SQUIRE

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Chivalry: A Code of Honor and Behavior

The Medieval Manor

Life on the Medieval Manor

Serfs at work

Assignment

• Chose one of the following roles:1. Lord2. Knight3. Peasant• Write a quick description of your role

in Feudal society• Write a persuasive paragraph

explaining why feudalism is a good or bad way to organize society