SSWH7%20The%20student%20will%20analyze%20European%20medieval%20society%20with%20regard%20to%20culture,%20politics,%20society,%20and%20economics.

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SSWH7 The student will analyze European medieval
society with regard to culture, politics,
society, and economics.
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a. Explain the manorial system and feudalism
include the status of peasants and feudal
monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne.
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Feudalism

• A system based on rights and obligations
• The king was at the top of the system with
  landless peasants at the bottom
• The peasants, or serfs, were bound by law to stay
  on the land and grow food and serve those above
  them
• The king in return, was supposed to protect the
  serfs

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Manorial System

• A manor was the kings estate
• A self contained system where the king provided
  housing and land, and in return the serfs took
  care of the kings land

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Charlemagne (768-843)

• Emperor of the Frankish Kingdom (Germany)
• Was crowned Roman Emperor by the pope, joining
  Germany with the church
• Limited the power of the nobles, developed
  schools for the wealthy
• United most of Western Europe under one ruler

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Charlemagne

• Promoted the arts
• The end of Charlemagnes rule spelled the
  beginning of the feudal system

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b. Describe the political impact of Christianity
include Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV of
Germany (Holy Roman Emperor).
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Pope Gregory VII

• In 1075 Pope Gregory banned the practice of kings
  appointing Catholic bishops
• Bishops held great local power and helped the
  king control the people through religion
• King Henry IV of Germany refused to follow the
  order and demanded that the Pope resign
• The Pope instead excommunicated the King, which
  caused upheaval and revolts against Henry

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King Henry IV of Germany

• To save his throne, Henry marched across the Alps
  during winter, and begged for the Popes
  forgiveness
• This action helped establish and reinforce papal
  power over monarchies

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c. Explain the role of the church in medieval
society
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Medieval Church

• The Catholic Church held influence with the
  ability to excommunicate and interdiction, which
  when issued, would prevent Christians from going
  to heaven
• Though politically and socially separated the
  Church unified people through religion

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d. Describe how increasing trade led to the
growth of towns and cities.
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Growth of Towns and Cities in Medieval Times

• Farmers began using horses to plow fields which
  allowed for more crops to be grown
• A greater amount of food allowed for a population
  explosion, which led to movement into towns and
  the settling of new towns
• Trade from across Europe grew to satisfy the
  needs of the greater population