Feudalism and the Manor Economy Section 7*2 October 20, 2009

Preview Questions How did feudalism shape medieval society? How did feudalism shape medieval society? What was feudal life like for peasants and nobles? What was feudal life like for peasants and nobles? What was the basis of the manor economy? What was the basis of the manor economy?

I. Emergence of Feudalism Feudal Contract: Feudal Contract: –Lords give fiefs and protection –Vassals give loyalty and service Very complex and structured Very complex and structured –Could be both lord & vassal

II. The World of Nobles Achieving Knighthood Achieving Knighthood –Trained from childhood- strict and difficult –Knights participate in tournaments

II. The World of Nobles Castles Castles –Began as lords fortified their homes –Valued object for enemies to seize

II. The World of Nobles Noblewomen Noblewomen –Women took over for men at war –Eleanor of Aquitaine –Expected to be dutiful and obedient

Chivalry Chivalry –Code of conduct for knights  Bravery  Honesty  Loyalty II. The World of Nobles

Live to serve King and Country. Live to serve King and Country. Live to defend Crown and Country and all it holds dear. Live to defend Crown and Country and all it holds dear. Live one's life so that it is worthy of respect and honor. Live one's life so that it is worthy of respect and honor. Live for freedom, justice and all that is good. Live for freedom, justice and all that is good. Never attack an unarmed foe. Never attack an unarmed foe. Never attack from behind. Never attack from behind. Avoid cheating. Avoid cheating. Avoid torture. Avoid torture. Protect the innocent. Protect the innocent. Exhibit self control. Exhibit self control.

II. The World of Nobles He who is not jealous cannot love. He who is not jealous cannot love. No one can be bound by a double love. No one can be bound by a double love. Boys do not love until they reach the age of maturity. Boys do not love until they reach the age of maturity. When one lover dies, a widowhood of two years is required of the survivor. When one lover dies, a widowhood of two years is required of the survivor. It is not proper to love any woman whom one would be ashamed to seek to marry. It is not proper to love any woman whom one would be ashamed to seek to marry. A true lover does not desire to embrace in love anyone except his beloved. A true lover does not desire to embrace in love anyone except his beloved. When made public love rarely endures. When made public love rarely endures.

III. Peasants and Manor Life Manor System Manor System –Economic system of feudalism –Peasants provided labor and payments to the lord –The lord protected peasants, provided them food, housing, and land

III. Peasants and Manor Life Peasant Life Peasant Life –Produced everything they needed –Sheltered life –Worked long hours for little results