- Mr. Morris handed back his tests as well as the honors essays. If you didn't get your test or essay back, please talk to him!
- REMINDER: There are only a few short weeks for your trimester projects to be completed AND presented! Don't get behind!
- I have not yet handed back the tests from Wednesday. Please be patient with me as I try to get them done.
- We took a look at a comic which talked about the division of Charlemagne's empire and Viking invasions. Please see me in class for this handout.
- Journal - click here for the journal prompt.
MAIN IDEA: Feudalism rose up in Europe as a way for people to protect themselves from Vikings, Muslim invaders, and others.
WORDS WORTH KNOWING
Feudalism: system of obligation where land was traded for service
(military or other)
Lord: Landowner, usually a king or high official
Vassal: Someone given land by the lord in exchange for military
service and taxes
Knight: a highly-trained mounted warrior who fights for a vassal
Peasant: a farmer who rented land from the vassal aka villein
Serf: a peasant tied to the land aka cottar
Tithe: 10% of all money earned goes to Church
Fief: Land given to a vassal by a lord usually as a manor
For our left side activity, we drew a feudal triangle similar to this one.
If you were gone, watch this video on feudalism.
7 minute video lecture on Feudalism
For the MME presented in class, take a look here.
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