1. Chapter 12: The Early Middle Ages Section 2: Feudalism and the Manor System SW@GG_K!DD95 World History Period 1

2. A. The Viking Invasions of Europe  Main idea: The Vikings began raiding in the 19 th century.

3. A. The Viking Invasions of Europe  The Crisis of Power in England Raiding parties attacked and settled land along the Seine River in northern Europe, which today is known as Normandy. Raiding parties attacked and settled land along the Seine River in northern Europe, which today is known as Normandy. The most important campaign was by William of Normandy. The most important campaign was by William of Normandy. Reports said that William had been chosen to inherit the throne of Europe from King Edward the Confessor, who had no children. Reports said that William had been chosen to inherit the throne of Europe from King Edward the Confessor, who had no children.

4. A. The Vikings Invasions of Europe  The Normandy Conquest William of Normandy invaded England in October 1066. William of Normandy invaded England in October 1066. The Normans defeated England at the Battle of Hastings. The Normans defeated England at the Battle of Hastings. William of Normandy was crowned king on Christmas 1066 and now he is known as King William the Conqueror. William of Normandy was crowned king on Christmas 1066 and now he is known as King William the Conqueror.

5. B. Feudalism Main idea: Changes came quick when Normandy took over. Everybody who had supported Harold lost their land to King William the Conqueror.

6. B. Feudalism  Land Grants and Service In a feudal society, a king might grant a large parcel of land to a lord called a manor. In a feudal society, a king might grant a large parcel of land to a lord called a manor. In exchange, the lord would promise the king his loyalty. In exchange, the lord would promise the king his loyalty. The lord can divide his manor into smaller portions and give each portion to another person. The lord can divide his manor into smaller portions and give each portion to another person.

7. B. Feudalism  Knighthood In the early middle ages, the lord of a manor was, by definition, a noble and a knight. In the early middle ages, the lord of a manor was, by definition, a noble and a knight. He had to earn his land as a reward for military service to the King. He had to earn his land as a reward for military service to the King. Knights were supposed to behave according to a code of conduct called Chivalry. This code required knights to be loyal, brave, and honest. Knights were supposed to behave according to a code of conduct called Chivalry. This code required knights to be loyal, brave, and honest.

8. B. Feudalism  Importance of Castles Many castles were surrounded by water. Many castles were surrounded by water. Castles were built for the protection of Kings and their family from other lords. Castles were built for the protection of Kings and their family from other lords. Castles had man rooms that their families lived, but other rooms kept supplies, weapons, and horses. Castles had man rooms that their families lived, but other rooms kept supplies, weapons, and horses.

9. B. Feudalism  Women in the Middle Ages Women’s rights in the middle ages were below the men. Women’s rights in the middle ages were below the men. Women were aloud to have land, but when they marry the man owns the property. Women were aloud to have land, but when they marry the man owns the property. Daughters of nobles marriages were for political, territorial gains. Daughters of nobles marriages were for political, territorial gains.

10. C. The Economics of Feudalism  Main Idea: During the middle ages, technology improved many people lives.

11. C. The Economics of Feudalism  Peasant Some peasants were able to move from place to place as wish, but most were serfs. Some peasants were able to move from place to place as wish, but most were serfs. Serfs were peasants who were supposed to stay on the land that they worked. Serfs were peasants who were supposed to stay on the land that they worked. Serfs were obligated to be sold when the sale gets sold. Serfs were obligated to be sold when the sale gets sold.

12. C. The Economics of Feudalism  Technology Brings Improvement of Farming By the 19 th century, Europe had improved. By the 19 th century, Europe had improved. The new iron plow made farming much easier. The new iron plow made farming much easier. As new lands opened up, conditions for peasants and serfs were improved. As new lands opened up, conditions for peasants and serfs were improved.