1. Vikings

2. VIKINGS
(7.6.3) Understand the development of feudalism, its role in the medieval European economy, the way in which it was influenced by physical geography (the role of the manor and the growth of towns), and how feudal relationships provided the foundation of political order.

3. POP CULTURE VIKINGS

4. Vocabulary
Feudalism
Or feudal system. the legal and social system that evolved in W Europe in the 8th and 9th centuries, in which vassals were protected and maintained by their lords, usually through the granting of fiefs, and were required to serve under them in war
Dark Ages
A term sometimes applied to the early Middle Ages, the first few centuries after the Fall of Rome. The term suggests prevailing ignorance and barbarism, but there were forces for culture and enlightenment throughout the period.
Raid
A sudden surprise attack
Invasion
The act of invading with armed forces

5. Vocabulary
Pagan
1. a member of a group professing a polytheistic religion or any religion other than Christianity, Judaism, or Islam
2. a person without any religion; heathen
Naval
1. of, relating to, characteristic of, or having a navy
2. of or relating to ships; nautical
Navigable
1. deep and wide enough to provide passage to ships: a navigable channel.
2. capable of being steered or guided, as a ship, aircraft, or missile.
Monastery
A house or place of residence occupied by a community of persons, especially monks, living in seclusion under religious vows.

6. Europe after the fall of Rome
Dark Ages Begin
Vast majority uneducated
Farmers & Traders
Land becomes precious
Unrest throughout Europe
Barbarian Invasions
Religion is spreading (Christian vs. Pagan)

7. Viking settlements
Settlements in Europe, Great Britain, Iceland, Greenland, Russia
For a short time had a settlement in North America

8. Viking life Height of Vikings between 800-1100 CE
Terrain dictated lifestyle
Life centered around the sea & agriculture
Limited resources
Typical Medieval lifestyle
Made up of many separate Scandinavian groups

9. expansion Lack of naval opposition
Easy targets along English coastline and navigable rivers
Raided monasteries and unsuspecting villages
RAID or TRADE
Turned captured villagers into slaves and traded them
Some of the Viking tale is fiction

10. Need for protection Life not getting better Flow of ideas stalled
Entire villages being destroyed
Life expectancy was mid-30’s
Feudalism would prevail