Chapter 2 ~ The Development of Feudalism in
Western Europe
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2.1~ Introduction (page 19)
1.) Rome fell in the year of 476 c.e. What started after the fall of Rome? ____________________________________________________
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2.) What is feudalism and why was it needed? _________________________________________________________________________
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3.) Looking at the image on page 19, what does it illustrate about the system of feudalism? ___________________________________
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4.) What groups of people are part of the feudal pyramid? ________________________________________________________________
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5.) Label the Feudal Pyramid with the groups of people:
6.) What do you notice about the shape of the
pyramid and how it relates to the power
within the feudal society?
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2.2 ~ Western Europe During the Middle Ages (pages 20-21)
1.) Why did Europe have a central government after Rome fell? ________________________________________________________
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2.) What group usually had the most power during this time period when Europe didn’t have a central government? Why?
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3.) Why were the Franks a successful barbaric group?
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4.) Why was Charlemagne thought to be the most important leader of the Franks? List three of his ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
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5.) Charlemagne was crowned “Holy Roman Emperor” by the Catholic Church in 800 c.e. Why would this be significant as a leader?
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6.) Why did Charlemagne’s empire fall apart after his death? _____________________________________________________________
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7.) What did Charlemagne do for his knights that became the framework for feudalism in Europe? _______________________________
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8.) What was the MAIN reason for feudalism? (Think about the attacks from the Muslims, Magyars, and the Vikings.)
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2.3 ~ Feudalism: Establishing Order (page 22)
1.) During the High Middle Ages, what two groups owned most of the land in Europe?
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2.) Why do you think people who were born into a certain social class (peasants, knights, nobles, and monarchs) had the same social
position as well as job throughout their entire life and the life of future children? ______________________________________________
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2.4 ~
Monarchs During Feudal Times (page 23)
1.) What was the job of a monarch (king or queen) ? ___________________________________________________________________
2.) Why was William known as William the Conqueror? _______________________________________________________________
3.) What concept did William the Conqueror bring to England? __________________________________________________________
Note: We will discuss The Battle of Hastings during a class discussion/presentation.
2.5 ~ Lords and Ladies During Feudal Times (pages 24-25)
1.) Why were castles important within the lord’s community? _____________________________________________________________
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2.) List five features of a castle:
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3.) What were the duties of a lord who “owned” the manor? ______________________________________________________________
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4.) If someone stated that living in a manor home/castle was glamorous, what evidence could you state that it wasn’t always a great
experience?
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2.6 ~ Knights During Feudal Times(pages 26-27)
1.) Why was it costly to be a knight during the Middle Ages? _____________________________________________________________
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2.) List the jobs as well as the age of each stage in order to become a knight:
Page: Age _____________ ~ Job description: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Squire: Age ____________ ~ Job description: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Knight: Age _________ ~ Job description: ___________________________________________________________________________
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3.) What new technology ended the profession of “knights” during the Middle Ages? ___________________________________________
2.7 ~ Peasants During Feudal Times(pages 28-29)
1.) What was the main purpose of having peasants on your manor? _________________________________________________________
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2.) What was the difference between “Free” and “Unfree” peasansts? ______________________________________________________
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3.) Define these terms which were connected to peasants:
Head money: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tallage: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Merchet: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
What do these terms tell you about a peasant’s life on the feudal manor? ____________________________________________________
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