The Middle Ages

1
The Middle Ages

• Invasion of Barbarian tribes caused end of Roman
  Empire
• Changed way of life in Europe
• Disruption of trade
• Downfall of cities
• Decline in learning

2
The Rise of Feudalism

• Feudalism political system
• Based on loyalty and the exchange of land for
  services
• Hierarchy of power
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• knightgtserf
• Fief land

3
Manor System

• Manor small estate
• Lord owner
• Serf worker tied to the land
• Peasants freemen could leave the land
• All inhabitants had duties to perform

4
The Church in the Middle Ages

• Center for education and organization
• Christendom idea of one kingdom under God
• Centered around the holy city of Jerusalem

5
The Crusades

• The Holy Land was invaded by Muslims
• The Church called for military aide
• Crusades journeys to recapture the Holy Land
• Overall, not successful

6
Results of the Crusades

• The Pope and the feudal nobility both suffered a
  loss of power.
• Religious tolerance decreased.
• Hatred between Muslims and Christians remained
  high.
• An increase in trade sparked European expansion.

7
The plague hit Europe in 1496.

• Expanded trade and increase in population caused
  diseases
• Bubonic plague carried to Europe by fleas via
  trading ships
• 2/3 of European population died