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Feudalism, Chivalry & Plague: Middle Ages Europe

Explore the Norman Invasion, Battle of Hastings, feudalism, chivalry, and the impact of the bubonic plague in 12th-century Europe.

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Feudalism, Chivalry & Plague: Middle Ages Europe

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  1. The Middle Ages (in Europe) AP 12

  2. 1066 A.D.

  3. 1. This guy dies!

  4. 2. The Norman Invasion • William the Conqueror

  5. Zut! The French Are Coming! • William vs. Harold

  6. So…IN 1066 • Edward I dies, • The Normans invade, leading to the …..

  7. 3. The Battle of Hastings • The decisive battle in the short war • William wins • After the battle William secures the English Nobles’ allegiance in a radical way: • HE ASKS

  8. The Normans Change England • land divided among William’s followers from Normandy • more contact with European civilization • a new language—French • a new social system—feudalism

  9. King Lordspowerful landowners Vassalsdid work or military service for feudal lords in exchange for land Serfsservants to lords and vassals, bound to their master’s land Feudalism in a nutshell • A social hierarchy based on a religious concept of rank • some vassals appointed by king in return for loyalty • lords (powerful vassals) appoint their own vassals

  10. Entee the knights (vassals) • provided military service to lords • often the sons of nobles • began training at an early age • wore very heavy armor into battle • followed a code of chivalry

  11. Code of Chivalry A code of conduct that covered: • whom to defend—knight’s lord, the king, and the Christian faith • how to treat a lady—courtly love • how to help others • the value of courage under pressure

  12. Chivalry promoted the knightly virtues of: • Friendship/loyalty • Generosity • Courage • Chastity/courtesy • Piety

  13. Part of the Code of Chivalry was how to treat a lady or…

  14. Courtly Love

  15. Courtly Love??? Courtly love Vs. Courtney Love ????

  16. Romance What is it today?

  17. During the middle ages, ROMANCE was • A new genre of literature • inspired by legends of chivalrous knights • Stages: • Dangerous quest • Test of honor/courage • Return to point of origin • Characteristics: • Hero on a quest • Magical help • Courtly love

  18. Feudalism starts to decline WHY?

  19. A plague on both your houses? • In the 14th century, the world was hit by a terrible outbreak of the bubonic plague • As much as 60% of the world’s population died. • In Europe alone, it took almost 200 years for the population to recover

  20. England’s population is reduced by one-third. Labor shortage gives lower classes more bargainingpower. Over time, serfs gain freedom. The Plague’s effect in England

  21. The Hundred Years’ War: 1337–1453 • war between England and France • England unsuccessful • leads to British national consciousness-- nationalism Yo to the Yeoman • small landowners with longbows • begin to become dominant force (instead of knights)

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