1. Medieval Europe
A World of Hierarchies

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

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

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

6. Church Officials Nobles
Medieval Hierarchy
King
Church Officials Nobles
Knights
Peasants

7. Religious Hierarchy
Pope
Cardinals
Bishops
Monks
Priests
Laity

8. 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

9. Great Chain of Being

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

11. Seven Samurai – Awesome movie