The Middle Ages A period in Europe from 500 to 1500 AD.

Charlemagne Charlemagne was crowned emperor in 800. He tried to strengthen his kingdom by giving land to nobles.Charlemagne was crowned emperor in 800. He tried to strengthen his kingdom by giving land to nobles. In return, nobles pledged their loyalty to him, maintained roads, bridges, defense walls, and estates.In return, nobles pledged their loyalty to him, maintained roads, bridges, defense walls, and estates.

Charlemagne Charlemagne:Charlemagne: 1.Was a devout Catholic 2.Promoted learning and culture 3.United Western Europe 4.Standardized currency After Charlemagne's death, his empire fell apart.After Charlemagne's death, his empire fell apart. Vikings invaded to steal good and set up trade routesVikings invaded to steal good and set up trade routes

New government Most of the kings who ruled England governed justly, but there ware no limits on the King’s power.Most of the kings who ruled England governed justly, but there ware no limits on the King’s power. So in 1215, the Magna Carta was signed by King John.So in 1215, the Magna Carta was signed by King John. The Magna Carta contained 63 clauses that limited the king’s power, and gave it to lords and landholders.The Magna Carta contained 63 clauses that limited the king’s power, and gave it to lords and landholders.

Life in the Middle ages Christianity was an important part of daily life.Christianity was an important part of daily life. Cathedrals were built, missions began, devout Christians become nuns and monks.Cathedrals were built, missions began, devout Christians become nuns and monks. The Feudal System began as a result of people meeting their own needs for protection and justice.The Feudal System began as a result of people meeting their own needs for protection and justice.

The feudal system The Feudal PyramidThe Feudal Pyramid Power in feudal system is similar to a pyramid, with the king at the top.Power in feudal system is similar to a pyramid, with the king at the top. Kings were served by nobles, who were served by knights, with the peasants (serfs) at the bottom.Kings were served by nobles, who were served by knights, with the peasants (serfs) at the bottom. Social class is usually inherited and the majority of people are peasants.Social class is usually inherited and the majority of people are peasants. Most peasants are serfs—people lawfully bound to place of birth. Some are free men.Most peasants are serfs—people lawfully bound to place of birth. Some are free men. Serfs aren’t slaves, but what they produce belongs to their lord.Serfs aren’t slaves, but what they produce belongs to their lord.

The feudal system

The manor system Allowed the lord of the manor along with the knights and the serfs to be self sufficient, providing opportunities to grow or make everything they needed.Allowed the lord of the manor along with the knights and the serfs to be self sufficient, providing opportunities to grow or make everything they needed. Manor System Included:Manor System Included: 1.Manor house 2.Farmland 3.Village (serfs’ lived) 4.Church 5.Mill