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Life in the Middle Ages

Life in the Middle Ages. The Church. Medieval Europe: Christianity important Christians show devotion by going to Jerusalem or Rome. Rome: Home of the Pope. Church Devotion. Monks: young MEN who devoted their lives to Christianity.

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Life in the Middle Ages

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  1. Life in the Middle Ages

  2. The Church • Medieval Europe: Christianity important • Christians show devotion by going to Jerusalem or Rome. • Rome: Home of the Pope

  3. Church Devotion • Monks: young MEN who devoted their lives to Christianity • Nuns: young WOMEN who devoted their lives to Christianity

  4. Monks and Nuns • Monastery: where monks lived • Convents: where nuns lived

  5. Things Monks and Nuns did…

  6. Feudalism • During the 800’s, system of: • Political • Social • Economic

  7. Feudalism Hierarchy 1. Monarch: supreme ruler (king/queen)

  8. Feudalism 2. Lords: Pledge loyalty to monarch and military support if needed -granted an estate -owned land, reived income -collected taxes -maintained order -enforced laws -protected serfs

  9. Feudalism 3. Knights: warriors trained to fight on horseback **Chivalry: code of behavior: -deep faith -ready to die for church -gave to all -stand against injustices

  10. Feudalism 4. Serfs: Farmers

  11. Why a pyramid? Lords

  12. Manor System • Four Main Parts: • Manor House: Lord’s home and serfs village • Farm Land • Meadow Land • Waste Land

  13. Other things included in the Manor System

  14. Three Field Rotation Field #1: Rye/Wheat Field #2: Oats/Barley Field #3: Open **Rotate to keep soil fertile** After one year, the crops rotate fields.

  15. Women • Few Rights • Unmarried Women: Had rights • Get Married: Give up rights • Married Women: No rights • Father or Husband: controlled what lady would do in life

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