Chapter 17-4: Feudal Societies Pages

Bell Work 3/14 Copy the Chart from page 515 TCAP Practice Homework is due now. Please put it in the appropriate tray.

Where does Feudalism begin? What group begin feudalism in Europe? What is feudalism? Quick Feudalism Review What was the social class system in feudal society? In feudal society, who protected the land?

Feudal Societies Share Common Elements Europe was not the only place that had feudalism. A very similar system existed in Japan. Read the two paragraphs under Lords and Vassals on page 512. Write down how the feudal systems in Europe and Japan were similar and different. –5 similarities –2 differences

Knights and Samurai Chivalry (brave and loyal but humble) Trained for different trades (singing, chess, tournaments) Gentleman (Taught to be kind and generous when dealing with people, especially women) Were also well respected by their lords because of the feudal agreement Looked at as heroes Bushido (brave and loyal) Simple lives (planting trees) Expected to commit suicide if he lost his honor, rather than live in shame (losing, disobeying, failing to protect his lord) Look at as servant warriors Swear vows of loyalty to their lords Well trained in battle Live disciplined and honorable lives (code of honor) Rode Horses

Comparing Europe and Japan Differences in religion and art/literature

Japanese-Style Poem What is a haiku? Short, three-line poem of 17 syllables Japanese poetry is nature themed. Some things in nature Trees The sky Grass Insects/Bugs Summertime Water Winter Leaves Plants Wind blowing

Haiku Assignment Create a nature topic haiku (5,7,5) on a ½ sheet of white paper. (5) –Include one picture related to your poem (2) –Include color (2) –Do not forget a title (1) This assignment is due at the end of class –Put finished Haiku in the appropriate basket –It assignment is worth 10 points

Haiku Example Summertime Rest June, under the eaves of the abandoned school the nestling calls