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Medieval Europe A World of Hierarchies
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Lack of Central Government
Decline in learning Loss of a common language Agrarian population Vulnerable to attacks
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Brief Unity Charlemagne brought unity to the Medieval times
He conquered most of the European continent with the exception of Spain
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Age of Fear Many invasions occurred between 700-1000
Vikings from the North Magyars from the east North African Muslims from the south
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Church Officials Nobles
Medieval Hierarchy King Church Officials Nobles Knights Peasants
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Religious Hierarchy Pope Cardinals Bishops Monks Priests Laity
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Words To Know For Feudalism
Lord – Landowner Fief – Land granted to vassals Vassal – Person receiving a fief Serf – People who cannot lawfully leave the place they were born Manor – Lords estate
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Great Chain of Being
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This is not just specific to Europe Japanese Feudalism
Emperor Daimyo Samurai Merchants, Artisans, Peasants
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Seven Samurai – Awesome movie
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