Chapter 10 Lesson 1: Feudalism Unit 4: Medieval Europe

The End of The Carolingian Empire What internal and external factors after Charlemagne’s death weakened kingdoms in Europe? One of the Frankish rulers gave land in western France to the Vikings. Why did the ruler give land to the Vikings? To encourage the Vikings to become part of Europe civilization instead of attacking Europeans.

The Development of Feudalism Why did the collapse of governments lead to the new political and social order known as Feudalism? What was the difference between a knight and a vassal? What did lords have to do in exchange for the military service of knights and vassals?

Video Questions: “Inside the Medieval Mind” Copy these questions into notes. Take notes that answer each question as the video plays: What were the 3 classes or orders that divided medieval society? What purposes did castles serve in medieval society? Describe the role war played in medieval society.

The Feudal Contract What is the feudal contract? Why was land the most important gift a lord could give to a vassal?

The Code of Chivalry Respects women Serves God and Church Meets all challenges Never lies, cheats, or steals Behaves and fights with honor Serves God and Church Serves his lord and country Respects authority Protects and aids the weak Is humble and polite

Chapter 10 Lesson 2: Peasants, Trade, and Cities Unit 4

Trade A Growing Europe Note Taking Cities and Towns Agriculture Use a diagram like this to list the key details of the importance that agriculture, trade, and cities played in Europe’s High Middle Ages.

The New Agriculture In medieval times, what kinds of technology changed how people farmed? How did improvements in farming lead to community organization and the growth of villages? What factors led to population growth? Using wind and water for power; using iron to make the carruca New equipment and draft animals were too expensive for one family to own, people had to work together.

The Revival of Trade Why were the towns of Flanders busy trading centers?

Rights of Townspeople The Growth of Cities Right to buy and sell property Freedom from military service to the lord A written law promising freedom of the townspeople An escaped serf can become free after living a year and a day in the town

The Growth of Cities Do you think women had more freedom in cities or on manors? Why? What were guilds and what did they do?

Chapter 10 Lesson 3: The Growth of European Kingdoms Handout / Workbook pages 101-104.