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Feudalism . SOL WH1.9b. Influence of Barbarians. Manors with castles provided protection Trade was disrupted and towns declined Strengthened the feudal system. Feudalism. Developed in response to the instability of life after the decline of the Roman Empire - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Influence of
BarbariansManors with castles provided protection
Trade was disrupted and towns declined
Strengthened the feudal system
FeudalismDeveloped in response to the instability of life after the decline of the Roman Empire
Rich, powerful rulers granted land (fief) to lesser lords (vassals) in exchange for loyalty (fielty), soldiers, and food
Peasants and serfs farmed the land of nobles in exchange for protection during war
Relationships between classes
The Great Chain of Being
Social hierarchy existed to maintain order.
People's roles in life were determined by their birth and were not generally questioned.
Created a secure, productive way of life.
Is it better to be safe or free?
The PopeGod’s representative on Earth
Papal supremacy– held power over all secular rulers
MonarchsSupreme ruler believed to have been chosen by God
Granted land and titles to people in exchange for loyalty and service
ClergyProvided sacraments, education, and preserved learning
Often the only literate people in a village
BishopsAbbots/Abbesses Monks/NunsPriests
NobilityLocal rulers
Offered protection to serfs in exchange for labor on manors (self-sufficient farms)
Raised armies for the king
ExamplesDuke/DuchessEarl/CountessKnight/Lady
MerchantsNew middle class
Artisans and craftsman
BlacksmithsCarpentersMasons
Traded goods across Europe
PeasantsSerfs—peasants bound to a manor
Life was nasty, brutish, and short
Labor force – had Sundays and holy days (holidays) off
ServantsFarmers