1. Chapter 10 Lesson 1: Feudalism
Unit 4: Medieval Europe

2. The End of The Carolingian Empire
What internal and external factors after Charlemagne’s death weakened kingdoms in Europe?
One of the Frankish rulers gave land in western France to the Vikings.
Why did the ruler give land to the Vikings?
To encourage the Vikings to become part of Europe civilization instead of attacking Europeans.

3. The Development of Feudalism
Why did the collapse of governments lead to the new political and social order known as Feudalism?
What was the difference between a knight and a vassal?
What did lords have to do in exchange for the military service of knights and vassals?

4. Video Questions: “Inside the Medieval Mind”
Copy these questions into notes. Take notes that answer each question as the video plays:
What were the 3 classes or orders that divided medieval society?
What purposes did castles serve in medieval society?
Describe the role war played in medieval society.

5. The Feudal Contract What is the feudal contract?
Why was land the most important gift a lord could give to a vassal?

6. The Code of Chivalry Respects women Serves God and Church
Meets all challenges
Never lies, cheats, or steals
Behaves and fights with honor
Serves God and Church
Serves his lord and country
Respects authority
Protects and aids the weak
Is humble and polite

7. Chapter 10 Lesson 2: Peasants, Trade, and Cities
Unit 4

8. Trade A Growing Europe Note Taking Cities and Towns Agriculture
Use a diagram like this to list the key details of the importance that agriculture, trade, and cities played in Europe’s High Middle Ages.

9. The New Agriculture
In medieval times, what kinds of technology changed how people farmed?
How did improvements in farming lead to community organization and the growth of villages?
What factors led to population growth?
Using wind and water for power; using iron to make the carruca
New equipment and draft animals were too expensive for one family to own, people had to work together.

10. The Revival of Trade
Why were the towns of Flanders busy trading centers?

11. Rights of Townspeople The Growth of Cities
Right to buy and sell property
Freedom from military service to the lord
A written law promising freedom of the townspeople
An escaped serf can become free after living a year and a day in the town

12. The Growth of Cities
Do you think women had more freedom in cities or on manors? Why?
What were guilds and what did they do?

13. Chapter 10 Lesson 3: The Growth of European Kingdoms
Handout / Workbook pages