history ch.4 lesson 1
What was feudalism? How food it influence medieval Europe?
A political and social order that people began to turn to local landed aristocrats to protect them. To find a powerful lord for protection the people would give him service.
Feudal contract?
A set of unwritten rules that determined the relationship between a lord and it's vassal
Who were the nobility during the middle ages?
Kings, dukes, counts, barons, and bishops who had large landed estates and considerable political power in society
How did feudalism develop?
The Vikings posed a large threat to the safety of people in Europe.rulers found it more and more difficult to defend their subjects an organized government. It became important to find a powerful lord to project in return of service
Who were the Norsemen, and what effect did they have on western Europe?
They were Germanic people, they invaded areas of Europe, sacked villages and Towns, destroyed churches, and easily defeated small local armies
Medieval women status?
Controlled by men/fathers. Fathers until married, men when married.
Medieval vassals status?
Heiarchy where you fall, upper class, wealthy
How did the concepts of chivalry influence medieval life?
It was a code of ethics that knights were suppressed to uphold.influenced as respect given from others
How was the carolingian empire divided after Charlemagne's death in 814
Less than 30 years later, it was divided among his grandsons into 3 major sections: west frankish lands, eastern frankish lands, and the middle kingdom
How were knights central to feudalism?
The nights had great social prestige and formed the backbone at the European aristotocracy