Unit 4 OverviewUnit 4 Overview

Middle Ages, Feudalism, Frank Middle Ages, Feudalism, Frank Empire, Manor System, Empire, Manor System,

Renaissance, ReformationRenaissance, Reformation

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

Franks

Carolingian DynastyCarolingian Dynasty

Clovis

Do Nothing Kings

Charles Martel

Pepin

Charlemagne

Who was Charlemagne and what Who was Charlemagne and what were some adjectives that were some adjectives that

described him?described him?

CharlemagneCharlemagne

Greatest ruler of the FranksGreatest ruler of the Franks Frank empire reached the highest extentFrank empire reached the highest extent Spread ChristianitySpread Christianity Crowned Holy Roman Emperor on Crowned Holy Roman Emperor on

Christmas Day in 800Christmas Day in 800 Read page 117 and 118 to hear a Read page 117 and 118 to hear a

descriptiondescription

What is feudalism and why did it What is feudalism and why did it develop?develop?

Government system of the Middle Ages Government system of the Middle Ages that created 1000s of local governments. that created 1000s of local governments.

Contract between Lord and Vassal. Contract between Lord and Vassal. Lord gives land and in return vassal gives Lord gives land and in return vassal gives

military support.military support. It developed out of the need for protection. It developed out of the need for protection.

Europe in 1300Europe in 1300

What were the different social What were the different social classes in feudalism?classes in feudalism?

LordLord VassalVassal KnightKnight Peasant Peasant SerfSerf

ChivalryChivalry

System of rules that dictates knights’ System of rules that dictates knights’ behavior towards others. behavior towards others.

Process to become a KnightProcess to become a Knight Step 1-Knight’s Page-Age 7Step 1-Knight’s Page-Age 7

• Learn Manners and Care of WeaponsLearn Manners and Care of Weapons Step 2-Knight’s Squire-TeenagerStep 2-Knight’s Squire-Teenager

• Care for Horse, Armor, and WeaponsCare for Horse, Armor, and Weapons Step 3-Accompany the Knight into battleStep 3-Accompany the Knight into battle

• If successful-Squire knighted in a ceremonyIf successful-Squire knighted in a ceremony

Knighting CeremonyKnighting Ceremony

Coat of ArmsCoat of Arms

System of Identity among Medieval System of Identity among Medieval KnightsKnights

Meaning belongs to:Meaning belongs to: ColorsColors SymbolsSymbols HelmetHelmet MottoMotto

ExampleExample

Gold=GenerosityGold=Generosity Red=WarriorRed=Warrior Helmet=ProtectorHelmet=Protector Cat=Liberty & Cat=Liberty &

CourageCourage Dragon=Valor and Dragon=Valor and

ProtectionProtection

Invaders of Frank EmpireInvaders of Frank Empire

Vikings- Northmen or Normans from Vikings- Northmen or Normans from Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden)Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden) Area in France called Normandy todayArea in France called Normandy today

Magyars- From Ural MountainsMagyars- From Ural Mountains Muslims- Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Muslims- Iberian Peninsula (Spain and

Portugal)Portugal)

What is the manor system?What is the manor system?

Economic system of the Middle AgesEconomic system of the Middle Ages Trade declined (Anything you needed was Trade declined (Anything you needed was

provided for you on your Manor)provided for you on your Manor) Specialized businesses called guilds Specialized businesses called guilds

developeddeveloped

Layout of a ManorLayout of a Manor

Medieval Manor HouseMedieval Manor House

Medieval Manor HouseMedieval Manor House

What is a fief?What is a fief?

A grant of land given to a Vassal by a lordA grant of land given to a Vassal by a lord

What was significant about the date What was significant about the date 1066?1066?

Norman ConquestNorman Conquest William the Conqueror (Norman King) was William the Conqueror (Norman King) was

promised the English throne. Instead, it promised the English throne. Instead, it was given to Harold. William crossed the was given to Harold. William crossed the English Channel and defeated Harold at English Channel and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings. the Battle of Hastings.

Henry II created common law. How Henry II created common law. How did this help the people of did this help the people of

England?England? It gave the people of England a more fair It gave the people of England a more fair

legal system. legal system. It provided equal protection of the law for It provided equal protection of the law for

everybody.everybody. Also circuit courts and a jury system was Also circuit courts and a jury system was

established.established.• Two types of Juries are Grand and Petite Two types of Juries are Grand and Petite

(Traverse)(Traverse)

Who signed the Magna Carta, in Who signed the Magna Carta, in what year, and what was its what year, and what was its

importance?importance?

King John was forced to sign the Magna King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta on 1215 putting the King under the Carta on 1215 putting the King under the law. law.

Parliament was created under the Parliament was created under the reign of which English reign of which English

monarch?monarch? Edward IEdward I

Made England more of a limited monarchyMade England more of a limited monarchy Bicameral (2 Houses) House of Lords and Bicameral (2 Houses) House of Lords and

House of CommonsHouse of Commons Was in charge of taxesWas in charge of taxes