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Who introduced Feudalism in the 9th century?
Who introduced Feudalism in the 9th century?
Charlemagne
In what year did William of Normandy introduce Feudalism in England?
In what year did William of Normandy introduce Feudalism in England?
1066
What did monarchs give to tenants in chief?
What did monarchs give to tenants in chief?
Which group provided fully equipped knights to the monarch's army?
Which group provided fully equipped knights to the monarch's army?
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Noblewomen were not involved in managing the household.
Noblewomen were not involved in managing the household.
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What is the usual way to win a knighthood?
What is the usual way to win a knighthood?
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At the age of eight, a boy was sent to the court of a lord to learn the skills he would need as a _____ and knight.
At the age of eight, a boy was sent to the court of a lord to learn the skills he would need as a _____ and knight.
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What is the code that knights followed called?
What is the code that knights followed called?
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Who were responsible for religious services and care for the poor?
Who were responsible for religious services and care for the poor?
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Study Notes
The Feudal System
- Feudalism organized land use and societal control in Medieval Europe, introduced by Charlemagne in the 9th century and later by William of Normandy in 1066.
- William claimed English lands, redistributing to loyal lords, establishing reciprocated relationships between lords and vassals.
Structure of Feudal Society
- Monarch/King: Granted land to tenants in chief in exchange for loyalty and military support.
- Tenants in Chief (Lords and Bishops): Provided knights to the king and offered financial assistance, advice, and prayers.
- Sub Tenants (Knights and Lesser Clergy): Served the king in wars or prayed for his success, protected the chief tenant's property, and managed some land rented to peasants.
- Peasantry: Worked on land in exchange for rent and paid taxes via crop yields.
Nobility
- Nobles received land from the king, providing military support and governance in return.
- They collected taxes and maintained order, serving as lords to vassals and protecting peasants.
- Noblewomen managed households, making strategic marriages to enhance family wealth and influence.
- Children of nobles were educated for future responsibilities, with sons taught mathematics and girls trained in household management.
Knights
- Knights acted as vassals to nobles, exchanging military service for land.
- They enforced lord's rules, followed the code of chivalry, and could possess their own vassals.
- Path to knighthood involved several stages:
- Page: Started at eight, learning basic skills and horse riding.
- Squire: At 14, assisted knights and learned combat, sometimes becoming an esquire without receiving knighthood.
- Knight: After training, a squire could be formally knighted in the presence of witnesses.
Code of Chivalry
- Developed in the 1100s, focusing on ethics and honour among knights, summarized through courtesy, religion, and institutional respect.
Clergy Members
- Clergy managed religious services, education, and welfare for the poor, wielding significant political power.
- High-ranking clergy often originated from noble families, while parish priests interacted closely with peasants.
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Explore the fundamentals of the Feudal System, a crucial aspect of Medieval Europe that organized land use and authority. Discover how Charlemagne and William the Conqueror implemented feudalism to govern vast territories and maintain control during their reigns. This revision quiz will enhance your understanding of feudal society.
