Comparing Feudal Systems Portfolio Worksheet
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Description of research findings:
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Important | In Eastern Europe, feudal systems were more decentralized with weaker kings and greater power held by local nobles. In Western Europe, feudal systems were more centralized with stronger kings and a more hierarchical structure.
People/Groups | In Eastern Europe, the important people and groups included local nobles, knights, and peasants. In Western Europe, the important people and groups included kings, lords, knights, and serfs.
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Important | In Eastern Europe, feudalism developed later than in Western Europe due to various historical factors such as invasions and migrations. In Western Europe, feudalism developed earlier and was influenced by Carolingian and Roman traditions.
Facts about | Eastern Europe had a more fragmented and diverse feudal system, with different regions and cultures having their own variations of feudalism. Western Europe had a more unified and standardized feudal system, with similar practices and customs across different regions.
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Important | Eastern Europe saw the rise of feudalism in the 10th and 11th centuries, while Western Europe saw the emergence of feudalism in the 9th and 10th centuries.
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Important | In Eastern Europe, feudalism was prevalent in regions such as Poland, Hungary, and parts of present-day Russia. In Western Europe, feudalism was widespread in countries such as France, England, and Germany.
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Social | In Eastern Europe, the social structure was more fluid and less rigid, with greater mobility between social classes. In Western Europe, the social structure was more stratified, with limited upward social mobility.
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Political | In Eastern Europe, feudalism was characterized by weak central authority and power held by local nobles. In Western Europe, feudalism was characterized by a stronger central authority led by kings and a hierarchical structure.
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Economic | In Eastern Europe, the economy was primarily agrarian, with peasants working on the land and producing agricultural goods. Trade and commerce were less developed compared to Western Europe. In Western Europe, the economy was more diversified, including agriculture, trade, and the development of towns and cities.
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