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1 Aim: How did the fall of Rome lead to the “dark ages?”
Do Now: Write 2 things you already know about Vikings or Medieval society and 2 things you want to learn

2 Who were the Vikings? Lifestyle based on sea voyage and pirating
Nordic people Education= unimportant Warriors Religion= many gods; animal sacrifices

3 Video on Vikings While you watch, write down observations. How are the Vikings described?

4 Where did they raid and why?
Raided coastal villages across Europe Methods: plundering, killing, burning villages Took advantage of a divided Europe (post- Charlemagne) Viking warships/weaponry intimidated people Experienced sailors, traders, explorers

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6 What was their impact on Europe
Europeans terrified--> looked towards local lords to protect them

7 So..a recap Divided kingdom (post Charlemagne) + intimidating Vikings/other invaders = people rely on manors and lords for protection (feudalism develops)

8 Feudalism Feudalism: a political system in which kings grant lords land in exchange for their military service and protection of the people

9 Feudalism Based on mutual obligation Provide knights in times of war
Fiefs – land grants Military protection Fiefs – land grants service protection Based on mutual obligation

10 Medieval Roles Lords Had total authority Judge/jury of disputes
Lived on the manor Defended manor Knights Trained warriors who studied from age 7 Code of Chivalry Exchanged military service for land (fief Workers: Villiens Serfs Villiens- skilled workers who paid rent; could leave anytime Serfs- workers bound to the land; no freedom

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