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WORLD HISTORY Chapter 12

WORLD HISTORY Chapter 12. The Early Middle Ages 481-1100. Middle Ages soldier. Men’s clothing. Royal men. Wealthy men. Shields. Women clothing. colors of their clothing

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WORLD HISTORY Chapter 12

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  1. WORLD HISTORYChapter 12 The Early Middle Ages 481-1100

  2. Middle Ages soldier

  3. Men’s clothing

  4. Royal men

  5. Wealthy men

  6. Shields

  7. Women clothing

  8. colors of their clothing plain, gray, brown, dark blue or red.   The gowns they would then weave for themselves were long.   The tunics under them were sleeveless.    cold weather -sheepskin cloaks and woolen hats and mittens were worn.      Linen underwear were cleaned on a regular basis.  The outer clothing, though, was almost never washed.  Peasants

  9. The early European Kingdoms • Middle age • (Medieval) time between the fall of Rome and the beginning of what is know as modern history • Time of powerful church leadership and tightly woven communities

  10. Geography of Western Europe • Covered by thick forest • Swift rivers for ship travel • Cut off from troubled Rome

  11. People of the middle agesGermanic • Organized into small farming and herding groups • Spoke Germanic languages • Nomadic people • Groups lead by strongest warrior

  12. The Franks • Clovis • leader of several Germanic people • Had similar cultures and language

  13. Clovis-Uniting the Franks • Conquered Gaul • Gaul • France, Belgium, Northern Italy and Western Germany • Converted to Christianity • Gained support of Gaul’s people, leaders of Rome and the Powerful Roman Catholic church

  14. Charlemagne • Charles the Great (French/ Charlemagne) • Improved culture, education and laws within his kingdom • Was a Christian King and made his people change to Christianity also

  15. Charlemagne the Rome Emperor • Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne The holy Roman Emperor • This helped the Pope with his problem with the emperor in Constantinople (sole ruler over Roman territories).

  16. Continued….. • Gave the Romans an emperor (since 476) • Gave Charlemagne the blessing of the Church • Established the idea that the Pope had the power to crown an emperor The idea that the Pope had the power to crown an emperor comes under attack later

  17. Education • Charlemagn wanted all to learn to read and write. • Character of Modern Thought • Organize village school • School in the palace • Schools for the Priests and clergy

  18. Cultural Revival • Books-produced by monks • Bibles • Kept historical records • Interest in all of his kingdom

  19. Decline of Charlemagne • Died 814 • 30 years of conflict • 3 grandsons signed the Treaty of Verdun • Divided Empire into 3 kingdoms • This kingdoms were also invaded • Charlemagne’s standard of learning and governing remained a model for many centuries

  20. Section 2 Feudalism and the Manor System

  21. The Viking

  22. The Viking Invasions • Scandinavia • Norseman, Northman • Warriors, craftsmen, traders, travelers • Christians • Settled- Greenland, Iceland, Canada, Newfoundland • Discovered American?

  23. Social structure Feudalism

  24. The feudal manor-Nobles granted large parcels of land as a reward for their loyalty

  25. King- Lord/Knight • Granted large parcels of land as a reward for their loyalty • The noble owed his loyalty and support (military) to the king • Lord---Vassal • Lord agreed to protect his vassals • Vassal pledged his loyalty • Agreed to work the lord’s land • 40 days in military service • Make small payment to the Lord

  26. Knighthood • Code of conduct • loyal, brave, honest, respect women, defend the weak and less privileged • Good warrior • More land, more vassals, more money, more power, • Supply horses, food, clothing, equipment for his servants who followed him into battle and to the people living within his manor.

  27. had to obey their local lord to whom they had sworn an oath of obedience on the Bible. paid taxes or rent. paid a tax to the church called a tithe. 10% tax on the value of what he had farmed. Peasants extremely hard and harsh life.

  28. Feudal womenPeasant/serfs • stayed home with the children, do the house chores and feed the animals. • She would also gather food from the garden. • Their houses dried cow dung and some hay. • usually a one room animals would live inside the house. • not allowed to marry unless given permission by the lord of the manor.

  29. Feudal womenladies of the manor • Responsible for the running of the household • Checked on peasants • Supervised the buying, preparation and preserving of the food • Care for the sick • Entertain guests in their homes • Defended the manor when lord is away

  30. Home of the Lord Protection High walls Moat of water Supply of food weapons Symbols of wealth and status Castles

  31. Technology brings improvement in farming • Iron plow • Harnessing animals • Crop rotation • New ideas for treatment of serfs

  32. Devoted to his earthly feudal lord Heavenly lord His chosen lady Protecting the weak Knighthood training Young age Knighted traveled Gained fighting experience Tournaments Mock battles Knighthood

  33. Cowardly knights • Public shame • Armor stripped off • Shield was cracked • Spurs were cut off • Sword broken over his head • Threw into a coffin and dragged to the church • Pries would chant a mock funeral service

  34. Chivalry • Undying love for a lady • Epic poetry • Legendary heroes, • hero’s deeds • Love of his lady

  35. Troubadours Poet musicians at the castles and courts of Europe Songs of joys sorrows of romantic love

  36. Section 3 The Church in Medieval Times

  37. The Roman Catholic Church • Everyone worshiped according to the rules of the church. • Provided a common meeting place and set of beliefs. • King was not equal to the power of the Pope

  38. Power structure of the Church

  39. Religion in Everyday village lifeThe parish Priest • Only contact with the Church • Was the center of village life • Usually only educated person • Performed ceremonies • Cared for the sick and poor • Ran schools • Was paid by the parishioners

  40. Monasteries Male-monks Vows of poverty, purity and obedience Wrote books, raised sheep, other works Convents Female- Nuns Rich girls who brought money and land Were in charge Later accepted all social classes Living your religion

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