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Chapter 17-4: Feudal Societies
Pages 512-515
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Quick Feudalism Review
Where does Feudalism begin?
What group begin feudalism in
Europe?
What is feudalism?
What was the social class system
in feudal society?
In feudal society, who protected the land?
Feudal Societies Share Common
Elements
• Europe was not the only place that had
feudalism. A very similar system existed in
Japan.
• Read the two paragraphs under Lords and
Vassals on page 512. Write down how the feudal
systems in Europe and Japan were similar and
different.
– 5 similarities
– 2 differences
Knights and Samurai
• Chivalry (brave and
loyal but humble)
• Trained for different
trades (singing,
chess, tournaments)
• Gentleman (Taught
to be kind and
generous when
dealing with people,
especially women)
• Were also well
respected by their
lords because of the
feudal agreement
• Looked at as heroes
• Swear vows of
loyalty to their lords
• Well trained in
battle
• Live disciplined and
honorable lives
(code of honor)
• Rode Horses
• Bushido (brave and
loyal)
• Simple lives (planting
trees)
• Expected to commit
suicide if he lost his
honor, rather than
live in shame (losing,
disobeying, failing to
protect his lord)
• Look at as servant
warriors
Comparing Europe and Japan
Differences in religion and art/literature
Japanese-Style Poem
• What is a haiku?
• Short, three-line poem of 17
syllables
• Japanese poetry is nature
themed.
Some things in nature
• Trees
• The sky
• Grass
• Insects/Bugs
• Summertime
• Water
• Winter
• Leaves
• Plants
• Wind blowing
Haiku Assignment
• Create a nature topic haiku (5,7,5) on a ½
sheet of white paper. (5)
– Include one picture related to your poem (2)
– Include color (2)
– Do not forget a title (1)
• This assignment is due at the end of class
– Put finished Haiku in the appropriate basket
– It assignment is worth 10 points
Haiku Example
Summertime Rest
June, under the eaves
of the abandoned school
the nestling calls