Vikings

VIKINGS (7.6.3) Understand the development of feudalism, its role in the medieval European economy, the way in which it was influenced by physical geography (the role of the manor and the growth of towns), and how feudal relationships provided the foundation of political order.

POP CULTURE VIKINGS

Vocabulary Feudalism Or feudal system. the legal and social system that evolved in W Europe in the 8th and 9th centuries, in which vassals were protected and maintained by their lords, usually through the granting of fiefs, and were required to serve under them in war Dark Ages A term sometimes applied to the early Middle Ages, the first few centuries after the Fall of Rome. The term suggests prevailing ignorance and barbarism, but there were forces for culture and enlightenment throughout the period. Raid A sudden surprise attack Invasion The act of invading with armed forces

Vocabulary Pagan 1. a member of a group professing a polytheistic religion or any religion other than Christianity, Judaism, or Islam 2. a person without any religion; heathen   Naval 1. of, relating to, characteristic of, or having a navy 2. of or relating to ships; nautical Navigable 1. deep and wide enough to provide passage to ships: a navigable channel. 2. capable of being steered or guided, as a ship, aircraft, or missile. Monastery A house or place of residence occupied by a community of persons, especially monks, living in seclusion under religious vows.

Europe after the fall of Rome Dark Ages Begin Vast majority uneducated Farmers & Traders Land becomes precious Unrest throughout Europe Barbarian Invasions Religion is spreading (Christian vs. Pagan)

Viking settlements Settlements in Europe, Great Britain, Iceland, Greenland, Russia For a short time had a settlement in North America

Viking life Height of Vikings between 800-1100 CE Terrain dictated lifestyle Life centered around the sea & agriculture Limited resources Typical Medieval lifestyle Made up of many separate Scandinavian groups

expansion Lack of naval opposition Easy targets along English coastline and navigable rivers Raided monasteries and unsuspecting villages RAID or TRADE Turned captured villagers into slaves and traded them Some of the Viking tale is fiction

Need for protection Life not getting better Flow of ideas stalled Entire villages being destroyed Life expectancy was mid-30’s Feudalism would prevail