10th - 15th CENTURIES Medieval times

Medieval times (or Middle Ages)? What do you know about Medieval times (or Middle Ages)? Look at these images...

FEUDALISM During the Middle Ages, people were divided into social groups each serving the one above them FEUDALISM This social system of division was called... KINGS LORDS KNIGHTS PEASANTS

was at the top of the pyramid THE KING The king owned all the land in the country

The king gave lands to them and, in return, served the king THE LORDS The king gave lands to them and, in return, they had to fight for the king The lords controlled large armies of knights

served the king and the lord THE KNIGHTS The lords gave land to them, if they promised to fight for the king The squire became knight in a ceremony called DUBBING: His lord or the king tapped him on the shoulder with his sword

were at the bottom of the feudal system THE PEASANTS The peasants had to do all the work The knights gave them lands to work, and promised to protect them

Churches and cathedrals were the most important part of medieval life They were in the middle of villages and towns The dominant religion in much of Europe was CHRISTIANITY Bishops and archbishops were rich and participated in the government

Villages were built around churches and castles The peasants lived in the villages, where agriculture was very important Who do you think lived in the villages?

Medieval towns were surrounded by ________ WALLS Medieval towns were built around the castle and the cathedral The markets were very busy. Everything was made by hand

commerce/trade artisans Many medieval towns were built in front of the water They needed the waterfront because ___________ was very important in Medieval Times commerce/trade That is the reason why preferred to live in towns artisans ...Can you think of any example of a medieval waterfront town?