1. European Studies 9.19.17 Today’s Agenda: Turn in:
CRA Notes (Stamp)
Take out:
Stamp Sheet
Planner,
Feudalism Chart,
pen, paper for other notes.
Today’s Learning Objectives:
I can describe what life in the Middle Ages was like for different groups of people.
Today’s Agenda:
Feudalism in “ACTION”
HW:
None…well, make sure you finish up the reading of 7.2

2. Question: How would you define “loyalty,” and in what scenarios is it important?

3. Your loyalty will be tested today…
Remain loyal, and you will be rewarded…
Rebel, and you will NOT be rewarded…
For the sake of: Points? Other? We’ll see…

4. Please rise, and make your way to the edges of the room…
You will now receive your station in life…

5. Step 1
Read the background information on your card…this will be your “role” for the period.

6. The assumption of the throne
Step 2
The assumption of the throne

7. Step 3
“Serfs:” Go to the manor listed on their role card… “Bind” yourself to the land (desk). You will remain here for the duration of the activity…you have no options in this…

8. Step 4
“Lords:” Approach your beloved monarch & kneel…make your request—“Oh, powerful monarch, I humbly request land for my family…”

9. Step 4
“Monarch:” “In taking this oath of fealty, I swear to be loyal to you all the days of my life, and swear never to make war against you…”

10. (If they refuse to comply they may be “executed”)
Step 5
“Lords:” Now back to your manor…please read the proclamation to your serfs…
(If they refuse to comply they may be “executed”)

11. Step 6
“Knights:” You have some time to negotiate your terms with any ONE of the lords you choose. Lords, you might be able get more than one knight…

12. Feudalism “Explained” (sort of…)
Nobles?
“ A ”
Nobles?
Nobles?

13. Feudalism “Explained” (sort of…)
So, what’s the issue?
“ A ”