Friday, May 16, 2014

Test and Notes

I got a 98% on my test so I am very content. Now for more notes....

Feudalism: a political, military and economic system based on land holding and protective alliances
(the system is based on personal loyalty to people who can help you)

Rich dude (LORD): "I own land; I need people to work and defend it"
Tough Dudes(VASSALS): "There are a lot of us, we can help the rich dudes hold on to their land"

Feudal Pyramid

King
Vassals, Nobles, and Bishops
Knights- mounted warriors who received fiefs for defending Lords land
Peasants- mostly serfs - Landless, powerless, moneyless, righ less- just working the land for "the man"(Lord)

Manor: the lords estate

  •  the lords manor house
  • a church
  • some workshops
  • 15-30 families
  • all on a few square miles
Good news: its a self sufficient community
Bad news: its harsh if your a peasant

Peasants are poor AND pay high taxes

  • tax on grain
  • tax on marrigage
  • church tax (tithe- 10% of their income)
They lived in crowded cottages
live with animals and insects
eat VERY simply
Church says that this is your lot in life
God determines your place in society - so chill

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