1. Unit 4 Overview Middle Ages, Feudalism, Frank Empire, Manor System, Renaissance, Reformation

2. 1.Which Germanic tribe was the only tribe to create a lasting civilization? Franks

3. Carolingian Dynasty Clovis Do Nothing Kings Charles Martel Pepin Charlemagne

4. Who was Charlemagne and what were some adjectives that described him?

5. Charlemagne  Greatest ruler of the Franks  Frank empire reached the highest extent  Spread Christianity  Crowned Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day in 800  Read page 117 and 118 to hear a description

6. What is feudalism and why did it develop?  Government system of the Middle Ages that created 1000s of local governments.  Contract between Lord and Vassal.  Lord gives land and in return vassal gives military support.  It developed out of the need for protection.

7. Europe in 1300

8. What were the different social classes in feudalism?  Lord  Vassal  Knight  Peasant  Serf

9. Chivalry  System of rules that dictates knights’ behavior towards others.  Process to become a Knight Step 1-Knight’s Page-Age 7 Step 1-Knight’s Page-Age 7 Learn Manners and Care of WeaponsLearn Manners and Care of Weapons Step 2-Knight’s Squire-Teenager Step 2-Knight’s Squire-Teenager Care for Horse, Armor, and WeaponsCare for Horse, Armor, and Weapons Step 3-Accompany the Knight into battle Step 3-Accompany the Knight into battle If successful-Squire knighted in a ceremonyIf successful-Squire knighted in a ceremony

10. Knighting Ceremony

11. Coat of Arms  System of Identity among Medieval Knights  Meaning belongs to: Colors Colors Symbols Symbols Helmet Helmet Motto Motto

12. Example  Gold=Generosity  Red=Warrior  Helmet=Protector  Cat=Liberty & Courage  Dragon=Valor and Protection

13. Invaders of Frank Empire  Vikings- Northmen or Normans from Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden) Area in France called Normandy today Area in France called Normandy today  Magyars- From Ural Mountains  Muslims- Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal)

14. What is the manor system?  Economic system of the Middle Ages  Trade declined (Anything you needed was provided for you on your Manor)  Specialized businesses called guilds developed

15. Layout of a Manor

16. Medieval Manor House

18. What is a fief?  A grant of land given to a Vassal by a lord

19. What was significant about the date 1066?  Norman Conquest  William the Conqueror (Norman King) was promised the English throne. Instead, it was given to Harold. William crossed the English Channel and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings.

21. Henry II created common law. How did this help the people of England?  It gave the people of England a more fair legal system.  It provided equal protection of the law for everybody. Also circuit courts and a jury system was established. Also circuit courts and a jury system was established. Two types of Juries are Grand and Petite (Traverse)Two types of Juries are Grand and Petite (Traverse)

22. Who signed the Magna Carta, in what year, and what was its importance?  King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta on 1215 putting the King under the law.

23. Parliament was created under the reign of which English monarch?  Edward I Made England more of a limited monarchy Made England more of a limited monarchy Bicameral (2 Houses) House of Lords and House of Commons Bicameral (2 Houses) House of Lords and House of Commons Was in charge of taxes Was in charge of taxes