Medieval Europe A World of Hierarchies

Lack of Central Government Decline in learning Loss of a common language Agrarian population Vulnerable to attacks

Brief Unity Charlemagne brought unity to the Medieval times He conquered most of the European continent with the exception of Spain

Age of Fear Many invasions occurred between 700-1000 Vikings from the North Magyars from the east North African Muslims from the south

Church Officials Nobles Medieval Hierarchy King Church Officials Nobles Knights Peasants

Religious Hierarchy Pope Cardinals Bishops Monks Priests Laity

Words To Know For Feudalism Lord – Landowner Fief – Land granted to vassals Vassal – Person receiving a fief Serf – People who cannot lawfully leave the place they were born Manor – Lords estate

Great Chain of Being

This is not just specific to Europe Japanese Feudalism Emperor Daimyo Samurai Merchants, Artisans, Peasants

Seven Samurai – Awesome movie