Feudalism
Western Europe Fall of Rome- turmoil of repeated invasions of the Roman Empire creates the feudal system Middle Ages Lasted from 400-1400 AD
Middle Ages Lack of Central government Decline in Trade Population shift to rural areas Decrease in learning Rise of the Holy Roman Empire
Kings with Land No control of land No protection No Army No Money Invading Barbarians
Feudalism-a social system with division of social classes
Feudalism and the Caste Sytem
Feudalism- Social System Exchange of land for service King gave nobles land (Fiefs) Nobles agreed to serve King Vassals were given land from nobles Knights provided protection for everyone
Feudalism-Social System Serfs worked the land and gave portions of what they grew to the vassals and nobles. Protection Social Classes-NO SOCIAL MOBILITY
Could the order be changed in the Feudal System? Why? Using what you know about the Feudal System, write a paragraph about you think the social order of the Feudal System could change. Who would you put 1st,2nd, etc..? Who could be in position to take over? Would it be for better or worse?
Questions
When did Feudalism develop? After the Fall of the Roman Empire
Why did Feudalism develop? Turmoil of the repeated invasions of the Roman Empire left it with no central government or economy
What are the main characteristics of Feudalism? It is an exchange of land for services. Division of Social classes
How is the feudal system and the Caste system of India similar? Both have a division of social classes