1. Feudalism

2. Western Europe
Fall of Rome- turmoil of repeated invasions of the Roman Empire creates the feudal system
Middle Ages
Lasted from AD

3. Middle Ages Lack of Central government Decline in Trade
Population shift to rural areas
Decrease in learning
Rise of the Holy Roman Empire

4. Kings with Land No control of land No protection No Army No Money
Invading Barbarians

5. Feudalism-a social system with division of social classes

6. Feudalism and the Caste Sytem

7. Feudalism- Social System
Exchange of land for service
King gave nobles land (Fiefs)
Nobles agreed to serve King
Vassals were given land from nobles
Knights provided protection for everyone

8. Feudalism-Social System
Serfs worked the land and gave portions of what they grew to the vassals and nobles.
Protection
Social Classes-NO SOCIAL MOBILITY

9. Could the order be changed in the Feudal System? Why?
Using what you know about the Feudal System, write a paragraph about you think the social order of the Feudal System could change.
Who would you put 1st,2nd, etc..?
Who could be in position to take over?
Would it be for better or worse?

10. Questions

11. When did Feudalism develop?
After the Fall of the Roman Empire

12. Why did Feudalism develop?
Turmoil of the repeated invasions of the Roman Empire left it with no central government or economy

13. What are the main characteristics of Feudalism?
It is an exchange of land for services. Division of Social classes

14. How is the feudal system and the Caste system of India similar?
Both have a division of social classes