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Feudalism: A Detailed Look into The Feudal Order

Explore the intricate system of Feudalism, a decentralized form of government where power rests with land-owning nobles. Learn about the roles of clergy, nobles, lords, vassals, freemen, and serfs in society. Delve into the code of chivalry for knights and the structure of Medieval Manors with manor houses and castles. Discover how increased trade and guilds impacted life in medieval Europe.

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Feudalism: A Detailed Look into The Feudal Order

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  1. Feudalism Chapter 19 section 2

  2. The Feudal Order • Feudalism • Type of government where power is de-centralized • Power is held by land owning nobles • Society under Feudalism • Clergy – Church Leaders • Nobles – owned the land; governed; enforced laws; protected people • Lord – high ranking noble; Vassel – low ranking noble that served the Lord • Freemen – paid the Noble to farm; had rights • Serfs – A person bound to the land – nobles property • Can gain freedom by running away for a year and 1 day

  3. Knighthood • Knight – warrior or horseback • Code of Chivalry – rules a Knight had to follow • Obey the Lord, respect women, help people in trouble, be honest, and fight fair • The Medieval Manor • Manor - Farming community consisting of a manor house or castle, village for serfs, a church, and fields for farming • Manor House • 900-1100s – Nobles house – made from wood • Castles – after the 1100s

  4. Read Pages 553-555 • Answer these questions • How did increased trade change life in medieval Europe? • How did Guilds affect the medieval townspeople made a living?

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