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Understanding Feudalism: Lords, Vassals, and Manors in Medieval Europe

Explore the feudal system that emerged in Medieval Europe due to Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions. Discover the roles of Lords, Vassals, and the Manor System while learning about women's roles and the growth of towns.

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Understanding Feudalism: Lords, Vassals, and Manors in Medieval Europe

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  1. Feudal System 17.3 Chapter 17 Section 3

  2. Vikings, Magyars, and Muslim invasions caused the feudal system. • Frank kings could NOT defend the whole territory

  3. Knights and Land • Knights-soldiers who fought on horseback • Nobles gave fiefs (land) to knights in exchange for protection • Due to the agreement changed terms • Nobles = lords • Knights = vassals

  4. Feudal System • Feudalism-relationship between lords and vassals • LAND FOR PROTECTION

  5. Duties • Lords • Support vassals in battle • Had to be fair • Built castles • Vassals • Fights for the lord • Provide food and shelter for visiting lords • Could accept multiple fiefs • Could become lords

  6. Feudalism Spreads • First created by the Franks • Spread throughout Europe • William the Conqueror • French • Invaded and captured Britain in 1066 • Battle of Hastings • Rewarded knightswith giving them land • Start of feudalism in Britain

  7. ManorSystem • Manor-large estate owned by a knight • 1/4 – 1/3 personal use • Rest divided up • Serfs- tied to the land • Not slaves • Had to have permission to leave • Had lord’s protection • Skilled workers

  8. Manor Lords • Lords controlledeverything • Word was law • Controlled taxes

  9. Women in the Middle Ages • Had fewer rights than men • Still had important roles in society • Eleanor of Aquitaine • Great political power • Married two kings

  10. Towns grow • After 1000 cities grew due to population and trade

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