lesson 8

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9/17/14

 

Lesson#8

 

AIM: What were the middle ages?

 

 

DO NOW:  Describe what you think Life on Earth might be like in the year 2113. Will there be major changes, will things be the same as today or will society take a step backwards?

 

I)                  

             The Middles Ages

a)    The Middle Ages refers to the time period between the end of the Roman Empire around 500 AD until the beginning of the Renaissance around 1350 AD in Europe.

b)   During this time period in Europe there was almost no advancement in any in science, technology, education or any other kind of learning.

c)    During the Middle ages the system of government was called FEUDALISM. In this system lords got their power by pledging loyalty to a king and in exchange the king would grant the lord land, this land was known as a MANOR. This manor included the castle, the peasant’s huts, the fields and all other buildings.

d)   The people who lived on the manor were known as SERFS. A Serf was a peasant who was basically a slave. They were bound to the land for life. They were the property of the lord. More than 95% of Europeans were Serfs.

 

 

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