1. Feudalism & The Medieval Church

2. Feudalism in Europe

3. Feudalism- System of rule in which powerful local lords divided their landholdings among lesser lords (Vassals) A fief, or estate, was granted to a vassal through a feudal contract in exchange for military service.

4. The World of Nobles Knight- Mounted warrior; What is this similar to in Japanese feudalism? Participated in tournaments- mock battles to increase fighting skill.

5. Noblewomen & Chivalry Noblewomen had active role in society Eleanor of Aquitaine- Became Queen of France & later Queen of England; leading force in politics for over 50 years. Chivalry- Code of conduct for knights: Bravery& loyalty. Placed women on a pedestal. Troubadours- Wandering poets who praised the perfection and beauty of women How is this similar or different from bushido?

6. The Medieval Church Monks & Nuns Devoted their lives to spiritual goals. Benedictine Rule: Took vows of poverty, chastity & obedience Looked after the poor & the sick The Power of the Church Grows Controlled spiritual & secular (worldly) life of medieval Europeans Papal Supremacy- Pope’s authority over all secular rulers

7. Religious Authority Canon Law- Church body of laws, anyone who disobeyed faced penalties Most severe was excommunication- deprived or limited participation in church; could not receive sacraments or Christian burial Success of the church brought problems…

8. Reform Movements Monks & nuns began to ignore their vows, clergy lived in luxury, priests began to marry- so people began to call for reform Francis of Assisi- Set up orders of friars- monks who traveled around Europe preaching to the poor Jews in Europe Christian persecution of Jews increased- forced to migrate Anti-Semitism- prejudice against Jews; Jews were blamed for any illness, famine, disaster, economic woes