1. Feudalism and the Manorial System
Chapter 13 Section 2
Feudalism and the Manorial System

2. Feudalism 900s: most of Europe was governed by local lords
This political and social organization led by these independent leaders became known
as feudalism

3. FEUDALISM
KING
LORD
KNIGHTS
PEASANTS

4. Feudalism A noble grants land to a lesser noble
In return gets loyalty, military assistance, and other services
Fief: grant of land given by a lord
Vassal- person who receives the grant
The vassal could divide his land and give it to knights
then the vassal becomes a lord

5. Feudalism
Primogeniture- a system of inheritance from father to oldest son
Women may receive land in a dowry
Remains the property of her husband
Lords: vassals to the king
Medieval church also practiced feudalism
granted fiefs in return for military protection and service

6. Manorial System
Economic system; large farming estates that included manor houses, cultivated lands, woodlands, pastures, fields, and villages
Self sufficient societies: food, clothing, and shelter
Peasants:
worked the land -shared crops
provided services -paid taxes

7. Manorial System Located along a stream or river for water power
Houses surround the castle for safety
The village, vegetable plots, cultivated fields, pastures, and forests make up the outer area

8. Peasant Life
Serfs- peasants; could not leave the land w/o the lord’s permission
Work: long hrs. in fields
Meals- black bread, lentils, some vegetables
Short life expectancies

9. Castles
Fortified base for the lord to protect the surrounding country side
Structures made of earth and wood, stone
Usually built on hills
If on flat land a moat was built
The “keep”: a strong tower with
workshops, barracks,
and the lord’s living quarters

12. Warfare Knights wore armor in battle and were heavily armed
Chain mail- small interlocking metal links
Iron helmets, a sword, large shield, and a lance

13. Feudal Justice
Trial by battle- a duel between accuser and accused; determined guilt or innocence
Compurgation- supporters swear that their person was telling the truth
Trial by ordeal- accused had to either:
carry a piece of hot iron
plunge his hand in a pot of boiling water
survive extended immersion in cold water

14. Chivalry
A system of rules that dictated knights’ behavior towards others
Young boys work as pages/squires under a knight
Learn knightly manners and care for weapons
Takes care of the knight’s horse, armor, and weapons
If the squire proves himself in battle= knight

15. Code of Chivalry Be courageous in battle
Loyal to friends and keep his word
Courteous to women and the less powerful
Required to extend courtesy only to his own class

16. Coat of Arms (Heraldry)
A graphic symbol that identified a knight -Represented his personal characteristics in battle
Painted or stitched onto the knight’s shield, his outer coat, or his horse’s trappings
Passed on through the generations

17. Royal Spanish Coat of Arms

18. Prince Charles of Wales

19. City of Pittsburgh