Feudalism, Knights, & Castles - 4/20/23 Flashcards
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Eurocentric:
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The idea that Europe is all that matters or the center
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Othe names for the Middle Ages:
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- The Dark Ages
- Medieval Ages
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The end of the Dark Ages:
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- During the Renansance
- 1450’s
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Why are “Dark Ages” an outdated term
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Muslims are having massive inovations unlilke Europe
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Ripples of the estquinshment of Rome:
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- The “Light” is gone
- Econonmy collaspes
- Tough times; basic survival
- People have less children; Roman population goes from 1 MILLION to 10 thousand
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Deurbinization:
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People leaving the cities
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The Code Of Civilization:
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- Bad times create strong people
- Strong people create good times
- Good times create weak people
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The Middle Ages: (WITHOUT ROME)
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- Civilization generally resets
- Barbarian kingdoms develope
- People wonder what’s the best form of govement
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Feudalism:
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A give & get system
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Manors:
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Gather people in small villages (communism!)
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Lords & Vassal:
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Powerful citizens; give and get!
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Hiearchy of Jobs:
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- Monarchs
- Religous figures
- Nobles
- Knights
- Pesants
- Surfs
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Surf:
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Europe; middle age slaves
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Fief:
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Medieval term for land
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Kinghts:
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- Don’t do much until war
- Early as a boy, training starts with knights/squires
- If became worthy enough, you helped knights fix armour on the field
- If even more worthy, you shot arrows in wars
- IF EVEN MORE, as an early adult your annointed knight
