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Feudalism and Viking Invasions in Europe

The fall of the Carolingian Empire, wave of invasions by Muslims, Magyars, and Vikings, and the rise of feudalism characterized medieval Europe. Explore the feudal system, knighthood, chivalry, and the impact of Viking invasions.

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Feudalism and Viking Invasions in Europe

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  1. FEUDALISM C9-S2

  2. Charlemagne dies in 814 the Carolingian Empire falls apart Wave of invasions Muslims in southern Europe & France Magyars (Asia) in central Europe Germanic Vikings from Scandinavia The Invaders

  3. The Vikings • Germanic peoples • Reasons for invasions • Love of adventure • profits derived from war • new trade avenues • Technology • Superb shipbuilders & sailors • Long ship design enabled inland attacks and to sail upstream

  4. Viking Long Ship

  5. Frankish king gave the Vikings a band of land in France Normandy Plan? settle and convert the Vikings to Christianity Vikings eventually became a part of European society. Stop Attacking Us!!!!

  6. Invasions posed a threat to safety of people throughout Europe. Rulers could not defend their subjects due to weak centralized gov’t. People turned to landed lords for protection and in turn offered services. Became the feudal system. Development of Feudalism

  7. Feudalism Political, economic, and social system based on loyalty and military service.

  8. Vassalage Warriors swore an oath to lords & fought for them- known as vassals. Lord in turn took care of vassals needs. Granted fief (piece of land) in exchange for loyalty. Rules determined by a feudal contract These vassals would eventually make up the aristocratic or noble class known as knights. Knights & Vassals

  9. The Road to Knighthood KNIGHT SQUIRE An armor bearer to a knight PAGE Attendant on a person of rank

  10. Chivalry: A Code of Honor and Behavior

  11. Code of Chivalry • Justice • Loyalty • Courage • Faith • Humility • Nobility

  12. Medieval Warriors Knight’s Armor

  13. Nobility of the Middle Ages • Main concern of nobility was warfare. • Nobles: kings, dukes, counts, barons, bishops and archbishops. • Knights • Trained for war by taking part in tournaments • Code of Chivalry- ethical code to live by • Treat captured w/ dignity • Defense of the church • Fight only for glory; not material possessions

  14. Parts of Medieval Castle

  15. Caernorfon Castle, Wales

  16. Warwick Castle, England

  17. Important Roles Manage the estate in times of war Handle financial accounts Food & household supplies Eleanor of Aquitaine Wife of Henry II Went on 2nd crusade with 300 of her ladies dressed in armor & carrying lances. Rebelled against tradition of being submissive to husband. Aristocratic Women

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