In feudal society, who was responsible for ensuring justice was served and people's homes and lands were protected?
A.
peasants
B.
clergy
C.
lords
D.
serfs
1: fiefs
2: life of peasant: worked on lords land, lived and worked on a manor. life of vassal: served the lord in battle, received a fief.
3: to teach knights how to behave honorably
4: Lords
5: Muslims: Sicily. Magyars: Hungary. Vikings: Scandinavia
The head and shoulders of a bearded man who is holding a sword in front of his face and wearing chain mail is shown.
Look at the image on this screen. You may notice that this man is holding a sword and wearing a garment made of metal. The garment is called chain mail, which was constructed by tightly fastening small metal rings together. Why might he need such a garment?
This man is dressed as a knight. Knights were medieval warriors mounted on horseback. They wore chain mail and armor to protect themselves from swords and other weapons used during battle. During the Middle Ages, warfare was a way of life.
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As you progress through the lesson, think about the following Focus Question:
focus question icon Why did feudalism and a manor economy develop in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Objectives
Contrast the invasions of Europe between 800 and 1000
Identify the elements of feudal society and how it provided protection
Classify individual roles on medieval manors
Key Words
chivalry
fief
knight
manor
serf
vassal