1. Feudalism and the Rise of Towns
Learning Target 7.33: I can describe the development of feudalism and manorialism, its role in the medieval European economy, and the way in which it was influenced by physical geography (the role of the manor and the growth of towns).
Learning Target 7.41: I can trace the emergence of a modern economy, including the growth of banking, technological and agricultural improvements, commerce, towns, and a merchant class.

2. The Middle Ages Defined
After the fall of Rome, Western Europe entered a period known as the Middle Ages, also known as The Medieval Period, which lasted from 400 – 1400 A.D.
500 B.C – 476 A.D The Roman Empire
The Middle Ages or Medieval Period
The Renaissance (Rebirth)
Begins around 1400

3. The Middle Ages Defined
In general, the Middle Ages are defined by a
lack of central government,
decline of trade,
population shift to rural areas,
decrease in learning, and a
rise in the power of the Roman Catholic Church.

4. The Rise of Feudalism – Political and Social Organization of Medieval Europe
King
Vassal (Lord)
Knights
Serfs and Peasants
(90% of population)
Oath of loyalty/military support
Grant Fief (land)
Loyalty/military
Shelter/food
Labor, rent
Shelter/food
And protection
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5. Learning Target 7.33
I can describe the development of feudalism and manorialism, its role in the medieval European economy, and the way in which it was influenced by physical geography (the role of the manor and the growth of towns).

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7. The Rise of Feudalism – Political and Social Organization of Medieval Europe
After the fall of Rome, Western Europe was a scary place!
Causes of Feudalism:
No large army to protect from invaders
Needed social/political order and stability
Provide a system of protection
The Role of Serfs: They were bound to the land. In other words, slaves.
No social mobility! Your place in this feudal pyramid was determined by birth! b6

8. The Manor System – The Medieval Economic System
Sometimes called manorialism
Completely self-sufficient (everything that was needed was on the manor)
Very little reason to leave or travel beyond your manor

9. The Manor

10. The Manor System – The Medieval Economic System
The self sufficient manor contributed to the decline of learning.
No new ideas were exchanged.
Technology was slow to progress.
Little use of money. Wealth based on land.

11. Feudalism in the Middle Ages
Social
Political
Religious
Strict social hierarchy based on the feudal pyramid
Social status determined by birth
Lack of social mobility
Code of chivalry
Feudalism: kings and nobles exchange land for loyalty and protection
Decentralized government
People followed religious Canon Law—led by Pope
Rise in the power of the Pope and Roman Catholic Church
Pope had power of excommunication

12. Intellectual Technological Economic
Decline in learning as population shifts to rural areas
Most people were illiterate
Priests and monks could read and write—wrote books, mostly religious
Technology slow to progress as exchange of ideas decline
Most technology was used for military or farming (crossbow, armor, long bow, siege weapons, early guns, heavy plough, water and wind mills, mechanical clocks, stirrups, hour glass, glass, printing press)
Manorialism
Manor system—completely self-sufficient because it had everything that was needed
Little use of money
Little to no trade
Pay 10% tithe to the church