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Feudalism and Manorialism - Coggle Diagram
Feudalism and Manorialism
Invaders Attack Western Europe
From 800 to 1000 Invaders Destroyed the Carolingian Empire
Vikings attacked from the north
From Scandinavia
About Scandinavia
Vikings were Germanic
Religion
Worshiped Warlike Gods
Viking Gods
Culture
Took pride in nicknames such as:
Eric Bloodaxe
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Millitarism
They raided with terrifying speed
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Trade
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They raided Monasteries
Magyar attacked from the east
Attacked what is now Hungary
They were great horsemen
Magyar Horsemanship
Attacked isolated towns and monasteries
They controlled:
Northern Italy
Rhineland
Burgundy
They didn't settle on conquered land
They took captives to sell as slaves
Magyars were nomadic
Muslims attacked from the south
Were from North Africa
They invaded through what is now Italy and Spain
In 600's and 700's the goal was to settle in Europe
During the 800's and 900's they began not only conquering land but stealing goods and money
They were great by sea
They attacked the coast very well
They also attacked as far in as Switzerland
How did geography play a role in ending Viking attacks in Europe?
The Vikings attacked best by water and the geography was mainly water around the outside so if you could find a way to stop their power from the water you could survive
The Magyars took captives rather than settling land. What advantages did this approach have?
They could still use the land and now they also had people to do all the labor for them to make the land useful.
Manors: The Economic side of Feudalism
A Self Contained World
Serfs stayed in the area near the manor
Serfs didn't need anything else
Manors were self sufficient
Had fields, workshops, streams etc.
Made serfs want to stay
Only got unusual objects from outside the manor
A serf was someone who worked on the land for protection and other benefits
Servitude
Was the distinction between serfs and slaves important?
Yes. A serf could not be bought or sold, except with land. They were still expected to work in harsh conditions.
Serfdom
A manor was a large area owned by a Lord. The Lord employed serfs to work the land, as well as other tasks.
New tools for farmers
Independent thought was used for farming inventions
Improved old designs
Made a new horse harness
Horse Collars
Invented horseshoes
Made the first pitchfork
Innovation
The Harshness of Manor Life
Peasants paid heavy taxes
Paid tax for all bread made
Paid for weddings
Taxes to the lord
Taxes to the church
Taxes
Lived in cottages
Close to the neighbors
Two rooms
One main room
One bedroom
How did religion support feudalism?
Serfs believed that God had placed
them in this position on the social ladder.
Children were expected to work when they came of age
A New Social Order: Fuedalism
Origin
In 911 two former enemies faced off
Rollo; head of a Viking Army
Plundered the rich Sayn River Valley
Rollo's History
Charles the Simple
King of France with very little power
Charles grants Rollo a huge piece of French Territory
Rollo pledges loyalty to King
Charles the Simple
850-950, Attacks worsened in France
Self-Interest
Rulers and Warriors made similar agreement to Charles the Simple and Rollo
Created Feudalism
Feudal system based on rights and obligations
Structured like a pyramid
King
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Status determined prestige and power
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How did Feudalism compare to the Aryan caste system?
Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (kings, governors and warriors), Vaishyas (cattle herders, agriculturists, artisans, and merchants), and Shudras (laborers and service providers)
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In exchange for military protection
A lord (landowner) granted an area of land called a fief
Person receiving a fief was called a vassal
