Who had power? Who had duties.
Serfs and Lords
Differences in work, safety, and freedoms
Life on a Manor vs. Town Life
Feudal Hierarchy
Serfs-Middle Class-Nobles-Kings
Code of behavior knights
Chivalry
Why did Feudalism began to decline
MAGA Carta and by paying money and goods to the lord in exchange for making there own laws
What was the influence of the Church
On everyday life, laws, and kings
What was the life of a Monk
Daily routines, prayers, work, and learning
Why did the Battle of Hastings happen?
There was a dispute over who would rule after King Edward passed away.
How did the Battle of Hastings change history?
- resulted in the Norman conquest of England, which led to a major changes in England’s government, culture, language, and social structure.
- William the Conqueror created a new feudal system, and introduced French and Latin into the English language, leading to the development of modern English.
- The conquest also caused major architectural and religious changes, including the widespread construction of Norman castles and cathedrals.
Magna Carta
Limits on the king’s powers
Domesday book
A survey of land and resources
Cause of the Black Death
Fleas spread Bacteria from rodents (mainly rats) to humans.
Humans spread it to other humans through sneezing or coughing.
How did The Black Death affect Europe?
Three major effects of the Black Death on late medieval Europe were 1. a drastic population decline.
2. Major social and economic change for people.
3. A decline in the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
What was the Norman Conquest
The 1066 military invasion of England by forces from Normandy, France, led by William the Conqueror
What was the impact of the Norman Conquest
It changed England’s political, social, and language. It centralized power under a new feudal system, and introducing French language and culture
Who was King Henry II and what was he known for?
He was an English King, known for establishing laws and court system
Who was Charlemagne?
King who united much of Europe
Who was Joan of Arc
Heroine of France who helped lead the army.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Powerful Queen and political figure
William the Conqueror
Norman leader at Hastings
The Huns
Nomadic warriors impacting Europe
Bayeux Tapestry
A visual story of the Norman Conquest
Who had the most power on a medieval manor?
Nobles and Lords
What was life like for serfs compared to people in towns?
Serfs worked the land and had fewer freedoms
