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Chapter 13

Chapter 13 . Setting the Stage. Charlemagne’s grandsons broke up the kingdom This turmoil and warfare led to feudalism. Viking Invaders. They used their excellent sailing skills to attack with terrifying speed. Viking Invaders. The largest of their ships could carry 300 warriors

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Chapter 13

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  1. Chapter 13

  2. Setting the Stage • Charlemagne’s grandsons broke up the kingdom • This turmoil and warfare led to feudalism

  3. Viking Invaders • They used their excellent sailing skills to attack with terrifying speed

  4. Viking Invaders • The largest of their ships could carry 300 warriors • A ship could way 20 tons when fully loaded but could sail in 3 feet of water

  5. The Vikings were not only warriors but always traders, farmers, and explorers • As the Vikings gradually begin to accept Christianity, they stopped their raids

  6. Magyar Invaders • As the Viking invasions stopped new attacks on Europe began • Magyars did not settle conquered land but took people to be sold as slaves

  7. Muslim Invaders • Muslims attacked from the south, from there they controlled the Mediterranean

  8. Disorder • At this time most western Europeans were living in constant danger • Central authority proved powerless

  9. Feudalism • The feudal system is was based on mutual obligations

  10. Feudalism • In the feudal system, status determined a person’s prestige and power • Divided into three major groups, which were those who:

  11. Manors • A manor was a lords estate • Rested on a set of rights and obligations between lords and serfs

  12. Manors • All peasants owed the lord certain duties (a few days labor in the field and a portion of grain)

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