Feudalism and the Rise of Towns

1. Feudalism and the Rise of Towns Learning Target 7.33: I can describe the development of feudalism and manorialism, its role in the medieval European economy, and the way in which it was influenced by physical geography (the role of the manor and the growth of towns). Learning Target 7.41: I can trace the emergence of a modern economy, including the growth of banking, technological and agricultural improvements, commerce, towns, and a merchant class.

2. The Middle Ages Defined • After the fall of Rome, Western Europe entered a period known as the Middle Ages, also known as The Medieval Period, which lasted from 400 – 1400 A.D. The Middle Ages or Medieval Period 400-1400 500 B.C – 476 A.D The Roman Empire The Renaissance (Rebirth) Begins around 1400

3. The Middle Ages Defined In general, the Middle Ages are defined by a • lack of central government (did not have just one leader over a large area), • decline of trade, • population shift to rural areas, • decrease in learning, and a • rise in the power of the Roman Catholic Church.

4. The Rise of Feudalism – Political and Social Organization of Medieval Europe Oath of loyalty/military support Grant Fief (land) Loyalty/military Shelter/food Labor, rent Shelter/food And protection

5. Learning Target 7.33 I can describe the development of feudalism and manorialism, its role in the medieval European economy, and the way in which it was influenced by physical geography (the role of the manor and the growth of towns).

6. The Rise of Feudalism – Political and Social Organization of Medieval Europe • After the fall of Rome, Western Europe was a scary place! • Causes of Feudalism: • No large army to protect from invaders • Needed social/political order and stability • Provide a system of protection • The Role of Serfs: They were bound to the land. In other words, slaves. • No social mobility! Your place in this feudal pyramid was determined by birth!

7. European Feudal States

9. The Manor System – The Medieval Economic System • Sometimes called manorialism • Completely self-sufficient (everything that was needed was on the manor) • Very little reason to leave or travel beyond your manor

10. The Manor

11. The Manor System – The Medieval Economic System • The self sufficient manor contributed to the decline of learning. • No new ideas were exchanged. • Technology was slow to progress. • Little use of money. Wealth based on land.

12. The Manor System Read pages 255-257 and complete the following: • Why did people rarely leave the manor? • Draw and label a diagram that shows the four major parts of the manor. • Explain the purpose of each of the four major parts of the manor.

13. Feudalism in the Middle Ages • Social • Political • Religious • Intellectual • Technological • Economic

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20. Feudalism and Manorialism After the chart is completed, independently READ PAGES 255-257.