Chapter 8 Section 2
Explore the lives of nobles, peasants, and knights under feudalism, including the manor economy, knight training, and chivalry. Uncover the roles and structures of feudal society and the importance of castles.
Chapter 8 Section 2
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Chapter 8 Section 2 Mr. Schoff Global History I
OA • What was feudal life like for nobles and peasants? • Describe what the manor economy was like
Feudalism • Organized system of rule in which powerful lords divide their land among lesser lords (vassals) • Feudal contract – exchange of pledges • Lord grants vassal a fief • Fief includes peasants and knights to work/protect the land • Lord promises to protect vassal as long as the vassal provides the lord with 40 days of military service, certain money payments, and advice
Nobles • Nobles used to warfare • Rival lords very competitive for power • Some nobles would train since they were around the age of 7 years old to become a knight • He was trained to ride and fight • Keep his armor and weapons in good shape • Training/discipline strict • Any laziness was punished with a severe beating or hard hit to the head or body
Knight In Shining Armor • Once his training was complete, he would kneel before an older knight and put his head down • Putting his hand or flat side of the sword on the young man’s shoulder, the older knight would say “I dub thee knight. Be valiant.” • The young knight would then take his spot next to the other warriors
Knights • Feudal warfare decreased and tournaments took place instead • Early tournaments were just as dangerous as the real thing, but a lord would invite knights from surrounding areas to fight • Sometimes, captured knights were imprisoned and held as ransom
Knights and Chivalry • Knights adopted a code of chivalry • Required to be brave, loyal, true to their word • Had to fight fairly in warfare • Agreed not fight another knight before he had a chance to put on his armor • Had to treat a captured knight well or even release him if he promised to pay his ransom • ONLY applied to nobles, not to commoners • Chivalry placed women on a pedestal • Called for women to be protected and cherished • Troubadours adopted this with their love songs about how perfect, beautiful, and humorous women can be
Under feudalism, the rolesof people were determinedby their places in society.
Castles • Because of the violence, lords would make their homes to withstand attack • Included a keep (wooden tower), surrounded by a fence • Keep was separated from the surrounding area by a moat (water-filled ditch) • Eventually, these castles became enormous and more elegant with high walls, towers, and drawbridges
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