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Unit 3 PP 2 A new system. Feudalism and Manorialism. Feudalism: New political system. Accelerated by the invasions of the 9 th Century Vikings Magyars (Hungary) Muslims New political and social order needed because Kings and Emperors could no longer protect people
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Unit 3 PP 2A new system Feudalism and Manorialism
Feudalism: New political system • Accelerated by the invasions of the 9th Century • Vikings • Magyars (Hungary) • Muslims • New political and social order needed because Kings and Emperors could no longer protect people • Loss of central authority/unity
Feudalism:The new political order • The basis is the fief which was granted by a lord to a vassal • Vassals swore an oath of Fealty and promised military service • Vassals could become lords • Result: Political power became property for great counts and lords
Mutual Obligations • Feudal contract • Lord granted his vassal a fief (estate / land) • Peasants to work the land were included • Vassal gave 40 days of military service • Service at court • Ransom • dowry
Manorialism:The new economic order • The role of the Serf (Servile) • Obligations • 3 days a work days a week, maintain the manor, they belong to manor • Must pay to use services, a tax to both the lord and the Church (Tithe) • Subject to the lords justice, not really free • They received a small plot for themselves (Approx. 1 acre) • The Manor…self sufficient…no real trade • Barter System
Role of Women • Limited rights • Means to an end (gain land) • dowry • Sent away at a young age • Spin and Weave • Bear many children
Knights,Chivalry and Castles • Knights • Chivalry • Began as a squire for 7 years • Castles • From wood to stone • Attack • Defense
Role of the Parish Priest • Only contact people had with the church • Celebrated mass • Administered sacraments