Examples vs. Non-Examples: Read the three examples below and determine if the are
or are not an example of the concept. Use the critical attributes, write “yes” if it is an example and “no” if it is not.
If no, write why it is not an example of the concept.
The Byzantine Empire had a system of land grants. The emperor
was the legal owner of the land but had tax collectors who would
collect the money from the people living in the boundaries of the
emperor’s land. If needed, the emperor could force the tax
collectors into military service.
1.
In Viking society, Karls were free peasants that owned farms,
land and cattle and engaged in daily chores. The Jarls were the
aristocracy of the Viking society and were wealthy, owned
large estates as well as “Thralls” which were slaves.
2.
The island of Sark Sark was governed by the Chief Pleas – a
system of parliament - comprising of 40 unelected island landowners
and headed by the “Seigneur”. Since 1565, when Elizabeth I granted
the island to the nobleman Hellier de Carteret in return for his
protection against pirates. The Seigneurs paid the British Crown a mere
£1.79 annually to keep the island, and in return held the privilege of
granting landowners the permission to buy and sell their house
3.
Examples of Concept
12th
In
century England, King Henry I was the
absolute ruler of all the land. King Henry gave
Baron Charles an enormous estate just south
of London to with what he pleased. Baron
Charles then allocated some of this land to his
son, a Knight. Several peasants came to the
Knight looking for land. He came to a
agreement with them in which he would
allow them to live on the land if they would
agree to fight for him, his father and the king
if conflict would arise, they agreed.
Who are the parties
involved?
King Henry
What is the
product
given?
What service is
offered?
Land
Military Service
Is there a
hierarchy
structure
involved?
Baron Charles
Yes
A Knight
Peasants
The Capetian Dynasty in France ran from
987-1328. The Capetian Kings gave land
surrounding Paris to Great Lords. These Great
Lords allowed peasants to farm and live on
the land in exchange for military protection as
well as royal dues and taxes for the king
Capetian Kings
In the Holy Roman Empire the King gave
estates to Crown Vassals known as
Kronvasallen. They would in turn give these
estates to lower vassals or Untervasallen. The
Untervasallen would give the land to unfree
famers in exchange for cultivation and a place
to stay.
King
Land
Great Lords
Caretaking of
land
Military service
Peasants
Royal dues and
taxes
Land
Caretaking of
land
Kronvasallen
Untervasallen
Unfree farmers
Yes
Shelter
Yes