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UNIT 1: EUROPE DURING MEDIEVAL
TIMES
Chapter 1 The Legacy of the Roman Empire
Chapter 2 The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe
Chapter 3 The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe
Chapter 4 Life in Medieval Towns
Chapter 5 The Decline of Feudalism
Chapter 6 The Byzantine Empire
Chapter 2:
The Development of Feudalism
in Western Europe
Standards Used
7.6 Students analyze the geographic, political,
economic, religious, and social structures of the
civilizations of Medieval Europe.
7.6.2 Describe the spread of Christianity north of the Alps
and the roles played by the early church and by
monasteries in its diffusion after the fall of the
western half of the Roman Empire.
7.6.3 Understand the development of feudalism, its role in
the medieval European economy, the way in which it
was influenced by physical geography (the role of the
manor and the growth of towns), and how feudal
relationships provided the foundation of political
order.
7.6.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the conflict and
cooperation between the Papacy and European
monarchs (e.g., Charlemagne, Gregory VII, Emperor
Henry IV).
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OBJECTIVES OF CH 2
• describe the accomplishments of
Charlemagne & how his
cooperation with the Pope
fostered temporary order and unity
in Western Europe.
• explain how invasions during the
9th and 10th centuries created a
need for a new type of political
and economic system in Western
Europe.
• describe the land divisions and
political organization of European
feudal society.
• compare and contrast the lives of
nobles, knights, and serfs.
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OVERVIEW OF CH 2
In this lesson, students learn about the
development of feudalism in Western
Europe.
In an Experiential Exercise, they assume
the roles of serfs, knights, lords, and a
monarch to re-create the vassal-lord
relationships that defined European
feudal society.
Then, after reading about the
development of feudalism and its impact
on daily life, they create a diagram
comparing relationships in modern
society with those of European feudal
society.
Students will discover more about an
aspect of Roman culture, such as art,
architecture and engineering, or
language that influences us today.
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Reading for Understanding
Have students turn to Reading
Notes 2 in their Interactive
Student Notebooks, read Section
2.2 in History Alive! The Medieval
World and Beyond, and take notes.
This reading supplies background
information on Europe after the
fall of the Roman Empire and the
factors that encouraged the
development of feudalism. Discuss
the reading and students’ answers.
GUIDE TO READING NOTES 2
2.2 Western Europe during the Middle Ages
What were Charlemagne’s greatest accomplishments? How was he
helped by the Catholic Church?
Charlemagne unified nearly all the Christian lands
of Europe into a single empire. Pope Leo III helped
him by giving him the blessing of the church (the
church was a central part of society) and by
crowning him Holy Roman emperor in 800 C.E.
Why was there a need for order after the death of Charlemagne in
814?
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The rulers who came after Charlemagne failed to
defend the empire against invasions. In addition,
Europe was threatened by Muslims, Magyars, and
Vikings in the 9th and 10th centuries.
2.4 Monarchs During Feudal Times
What responsibilities did monarchs have in the feudal system?
Monarchs kept order and supplied protection to their
vassals.
Why is William the Conqueror considered an important monarch?
After his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066,
William brought the idea of feudalism to England.
2.5 Lords and Ladies During Feudal Times
What responsibilities did lords have in the feudal system?
Lords were responsible for managing and defending
their manors and acting as judges. They fought for
their own lords in times of war, and supplied soldiers.
They also appointed officials.
What was the role of noblewomen in the feudal system?
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Noblewomen were responsible for raising and training
their children and sometimes the children of other
noble families. They were also responsible for
overseeing their household(s).
2.6 Knights During Feudal Times
What responsibilities did knights have in the feudal system?
Knights were the mounted soldiers in the feudal
system and were expected to be loyal to their church
and lord, to be fair, and to protect the helpless.
What was the code of chivalry? What stages did a boy go through to
become a knight?
The code of chivalry was the set of rules of behavior
that all knights were expected to live by. A boy
started training for knighthood by becoming a page,
where he learned skills such as how to ride a horse,
and how to sing. After seven years, he became a
squire and learned how to fight as a warrior. A
deserving squire was made a knight in his early 20s at
a special ceremony.
2.7 Peasants During Feudal Times
What responsibilities did peasants have in the feudal system?
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Most peasants worked at raising crops and tending
livestock. Some worked as carpenters, shoemakers,
and smiths. Peasants paid taxes to lords.
How were the lives of male and female peasants different?
In addition to working in the fields, peasant women
had to care for their families and homes.
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