1. 1/2 /13 Focus: 1/2 /13 Focus: – Feudalism and the manor system were both based on mutual obligations. – In feudalism, nobles owed duties to each other and in the manor system, nobles and peasants provided benefits to each other Do Now: Do Now: – Why was the Early Middle Ages known as the Dark Ages?

2. The Middle Ages Feudalism Manor System

3. Feudalism Political and social system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty, military assistance, and other services

4. Feudalism Developed as a result of frequent invasions in western Europe Kings and nobles needed a way to protect their lands

5. Feudalism Lords divided their lands into estates called fiefs Fiefs (land) given to vassals in return for loyalty and military support All nobles were vassals to the King

6. Feudalism Knights – Mounted warriors who protected lord’s lands – Given land for their services – Chivalry Code of ethics followed by knights Honesty, fairness in battle, loyal, proper treatment of women

8. Feudal Obligations Provide military service Remain loyal and faithful Give money on special occasions Give Land Protect from attack Resolve disputes between knights

9. 9 Constructing the Pyramid Feudal Power SERFS AND FREEMEN

10. 10 Constructing the Pyramid of Feudal Power LESSER NOBLES (KNIGHTS) LABORPROTECTION SERFS AND FREEMEN

11. 11 Constructing the Pyramid of Feudal Power LESSER NOBLES (KNIGHTS) LABORPROTECTION POWERFUL NOBLES SERFS AND FREEMEN LAND AND PROTECTION LOYALTY AND MILITARY SERVICE

12. 12 Constructing the Pyramid of Feudal Power LESSER NOBLES (KNIGHTS) LABORPROTECTION POWERFUL NOBLES KING SERFS AND FREEMEN LAND AND PROTECTION LAND LOYALTY AND SERVICE LOYALTY AND MILITARY SERVICE

13. Manorial System An economic system in the Middle Ages that was built around large estates called manors Included a village and the land surrounding it

14. Manorial System Manors were self sufficient – Most things needed for daily life were produced on the manor

16. Manorial System Serfs – Peasants who lived and worked on the lord’s manor – Were not allowed to leave the manor or marry without the lord’s permission – Were allowed to farm on the manor in return for work Lords were required to protect the serfs

17. Manorial System The life of a serf was harsh – Worked long hours – few lived past 35 years old – Based on heredity You were a serf if you parents were

18. Manorial System The Harshness of Manor Life – Peasants pay taxes to use mill and bakery; pay a tithe to priest Tithe—a church tax—is equal to one-tenth of a peasant’s income – Serfs live in crowded cottages with dirt floors, straw for beds – Worked long hours raising crops, livestock; feeding and clothing family – Poor diet, illness, malnutrition make life expectancy 35 years – Serfs generally accept their lives as part of God’s plan

19. Manorial System Freemen – skilled workers who paid rent to nobles and could leave the manor Ex. Blacksmith and millers

20. 20 Manorial System 1)Everyone owed loyalty to the ________ 2)Nobles were near the top of the social hierarchy. They got _______ from the king. 3)Lesser nobles (knights) gave _________ _________ in return for land 4)_______ were bound to the land. They worked in return for ____________. 5)__________ were skilled workers. They paid rent to the ______ and were free to move if they wanted to. Let ’ s see how much you remember!

21. Check Your Answers 1)Everyone owed loyalty to the king. 2)Nobles were near the top of the social hierarchy. They got land from the king. 3)Lesser nobles (knights) gave military service in return for land. 4)Serfs were bound to the land. They worked in return for protection. 5)Freemen were skilled workers. They paid rent to the nobles and were free to move if they wanted to.

22. Closure What was the Manorial System How were manors self sufficient? Explain why feudalism developed in western Europe.