Transcript The beginnings of Feudalism in the Middle Ages

The beginnings of
Feudalism in the
Middle Ages
The year is 1066…a couple of years
before Mrs. Harrah was born.
There’s a war going on in London,
England (EUROPE).
There’s a battle called the Battle of
Hastings. Hastings is a town near
London, England.
William the Conqueror is leading
the battle.
From the town of Hastings, he
crossed the Thames River.
William entered London, England
and CONQUERED the
townspeople.
London, England was now ALL his.
Battle of Hastings Summary
The
Saxons
(London)
William the Conqueror kicks butt
BUT he needs to keep control of
the people. He needs order!
William the Conqueror has all the
power BUT he needs to keep it.
Here’s his idea…he sets up a
feudal system.
Let’s start at the bottom with the
PEASANTS or SERFS.
This group had it rough.
They owned nothing, worked like
slaves, and usually didn’t live past
the age of 20.
Second from the bottom were the
KNIGHTS or LORDS
Knights or Lords
Controlled the serfs and owned a
wee bit land. The deal was
though…if the king needed their
protection, they had to risk death to
protect him.
Above the Knights or Lords were
the NOBLES and CHURCH
OFFICIALS.
Life wasn’t too bad for the NOBLES
and CHURCH OFFICIALS
Nobles were given huge chunks of
land (manors) as long as they
remained loyal to the King.
The Nobles owned the Knights and
would buy them. When the king
needed protection, the Nobles sent
him their knights
Next up is the KING and QUEEN
who lived like kings and queens!
KINGS and QUEENS controlled
EVERYBODY except for the
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
The Catholic Church had priests…
…and nuns who all worshipped
GOD.
Unfortunately, the church was
supposed to represent GOOD but
that wasn’t always the case. The
Church was rich for a reason.
The person who represents the
Catholic church is the POPE.
Manor
Description
Modern Day Medieval
Reenactments
Medieval Fair Modern Day
Knights Match Medieval Fair
Kids at Medieval Fair in
United Kingdom
Medieval Fairs continued.
• Sword Fight on Horseback
• Sword Fight
Black Death or Bubonic Plague
Cart and Black Death
Musical Instruments of Medieval
Ages
Jig on Hammer Dulcimer
Tin Whistle
Harp Guitar
Mind YOUR Manners