Medieval Society

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Medieval Society
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Feudalism
Political System

• Form of government based on landholding
• Alliances between lords and vassals
• Oaths of loyalty in exchange for land and
  military service (feudal contract)
• Ranking of power and authority

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Manorialism
Economic System

• Lords estate
• Set of rights and obligations between serfs and
  lords
• Self-sufficient community producing a variety of
  goods

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The Church
Belief System

• Unifying force of Christian faith
• Power over peoples everyday lives
• Involvement in political affairs

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Lay investiture - a king appoints church
officials.
There is conflict between Popes Kings.
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PopeSpiritual Sword EmperorPolitical Sword
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The emperor should bow to the pope in spiritual
matters and the pope should bow to the king in
political matters.
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The Law of the Roman Catholic Church was called
Canon Law and courts were established to try
those accused of violating church law.
Cannon vs Canon!
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Chivalry
Code of Behavior

• Displays of courage and valor in combat
• Devotion to a feudal lord and heavenly lord, and
  lady love
• Respect toward women

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