Feudal Ppt

What was the Feudal System?  Aims of the Lesson  Be able to explain the term ‘Feudal System’  To identify its role and importance in society

 Be able to identify the people that made up the feudal system 1

The Feudal System  Wherever you go there always seems to be somebody in charge.  Take this school as an example.  Can you complete the pyramid of hierarchy in this school? Teachers Students Year Head Principal Vice Principal

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Think! “...Thoughts of a Serf...” • Could the King control the Medieval town on his own?

Who is in control of this Medieval town? Am I as important as everyone else in this system?

• How is my role important in the feudal system? 3

Who? Who? Who? • The feudal system was made up of the following groups of people: 1. King – He was the ruler of the land granted ‘divine right’ by God. 2. Bishop – He was the top leader in the church and very powerful within his diocese.

3. Nobles – The king could not control all the land himself so he divided it up among the nobles who gave soldiers and loyalty in return.

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Who? Who? Who? 4. Lords – The lords controlled the local manors. They were also knights and could be called into battle at any moment by the Nobles. 5. Peasants or Serfs – Peasants were the majority population in Medieval towns. They had very difficult lives and were pledged to their lord. The peasants were divided into two categories:

‘Serfs’ and ‘Freemen’ – Freemen owned their own business. Serfs owned nothing. 5

The Feudal System

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Group Activity 

In groups of 3 you must divide England according to the instructions:

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The king has 1/5 of the land.

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The church has 1/5 of the land.

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Baron A,B,C must have the remaining land shared equally between them.

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The king must keep the forests.

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Nobody is allowed to have two bits of land together.

Clue: There are 35 pieces of land in England!!!!

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Who said what? I love this system because I get to rule all the land

I enjoy my position because I am very powerful in my diocese

I hate this system because I own nothing and work very hard everyday

I like this system because I have many serfs and freemen working on my land 8

The Price Of A Peasant  Watch the video clip: • Explain why peasants feel they deserve more money?

• What problems do the peasants face? • How does the Lord treat his workers? • Are these peasants Serfs or Freemen? 9

Homework • Complete ‘Medieval Challenge’ Worksheet. • Arrange the ‘Feudal System’ pyramid in the correct order.

• Explain the job descriptions of a Medieval peasant. 10