5.1 Lords and vassals, Franks and Frisians

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5.1 Lords and vassals, Franks and Frisians

Lesson goals for today

At the end of this lesson you...

• understand how de Francs got so powerful in Europe.
• understand how their society was structured.

[5.1] What title was Charlemagne given from the Pope after helping him?

[5.1] Name two tribes that lived next to the Franks

[5.1] What is a vassal?

Planning for this lesson

Instruction 5.1 + notes

Assignment about 5.1

After the fall of Rome

• Local rulers get more power and try to gather more.
• Mostly Germanic tribes where very powerful after the fall of Rome 

Hunnic horseman invading the former Roman Empire and causing chaos

The Franks

• =Germanic tribe
• Settle in Belgium and the surrounding area.
• Known for their warrior culture= fighting was normal for them. 

Even the king fought hand to hand combat sometimes

What is the general term for leader in the Middle Ages?

1. Knight
2. King
3. Emperor
4. Lord

Lords and vassals

• Lords= rulers such as kings or counts.
• Vassals= followers of lords. 
• In halls (buildings for large groups) lords and vassals ate, drank, and made decisions.

The Frisians

• Germanic tribe that lived in the northern border of the Frankish Empire.
• Charles Martel managed to defeat the Frisians in battle -> all of NL in Frankish hands. 

Charlemagne

• Most powerful Frankish ruler.
• Nickname= Father of Europe.
• Was crowned Emperor by the pope in 800 AD. 

Explain two things you learned about the Franks today

Lesson goals for today

At the end of this lesson you...

• understand how de Francs got so powerful in Europe.
• understand how their society was structured.

Planning for this lesson

Instruction 5.1 + notes

Assignment about 5.1

5.1 Lords and vassals, Franks and Frisians