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F eudalism. Georgie Johnson Lucy Miller- Suchet Stephanie Micucci. Before Feudalism . Invasions: Vikings, Muslims, Magyars -weakened government -people needed protection feudalism. Terms. Mutual obligations -greater lord lesser lord
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Feudalism Georgie Johnson Lucy Miller-Suchet Stephanie Micucci
Before Feudalism • Invasions: Vikings, Muslims, Magyars -weakened government -people needed protection feudalism
Terms • Mutual obligations -greater lord lesser lord -fief (estate) and protection loyalty and services • Feudal contract
Basics of Feudalism • Political system • Monarch powerful lords vassals(lesser lords) vassals
Power struggle • Rival lords fought • Some vassals were loyal to several lords • Owed loyalty to first lord he made contract with
Knights Training Knights • Young boys: trained • Harsh punishment • Disciplined • Training complete Knight • Horseback soldiers • Armor and shields • Purpose Protection
Chivalry • Knights’ code of conduct • Brave, loyal, honest • Protect weak
Castles • Attacks Castles • High walls, towers, and drawbridges • Center of wars • Need for strategic plans
Women’s Roles • Men fighting Women took over • Land Eldest son • Men >Women
Outcome Help Hurt • Stable government • Self-sufficient • Lack cultural diffusion • Constant fighting • Self-sufficient