Chapter 5.1 Lords and vassals

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§5.1 Lords and vassals

the feudal system

Learning objectives

At the end of the theory you are able to explain:

Why Charlemagne was such an important ruler 

and how he was able to govern his empire

What the feudal system is.

The fall of the Roman Empire

The fall of the Roman Empire had huge consequences for the whole society.  A professional army secured its protection. This system of government ended with the fall of the Empire.

The  Franks, had a different kind of society. They had no cities, did not know how to write.

The Franks

The most powerful Germanic tribe 

King Clovis, from the Merovingian family, became ruler of all Franks.

Clovis is baptized as a Christian.

( 466-511)

Exercise

Do exercise 6 par 5.1

Charlemagne

Exercise Charlemagne

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Franks

Lords and vassels

Lord is the term used in the Early Middle Ages for rulers, such as kings. The bond between a lord and his followers, vassals, was very important. 

The benefits for the lord were that vassals fought for him and gave him respect. 

The benefits for the vassals (leenmannen) were that the lord offered them protection, shelter and income.

Assignment

Research how Charlemagne is able to govern his Empire.

On the next slide you see cards use them all to construct an overview how the feudal system works. 

use the cards to reconstruct how the feudal system works 

use §5.1 as a source

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