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Directions: You will create a concept web over the major topics of literature and philosophy.
You will place the terms inside of your web and connect words by lines and writing connector
phrases between the words. Try to make as many connections as you can. Most words
connect to multiple other words. Your connector phrases are explanations of how the two
terms relate to one another.
Feudalism Terms:
Knight
Lord
Monarch
Manors
Feudalism
Peasants
Fiefs
Moats
Nobles
Nobles
Peasants
What were Charlemagnes greatest accomplishments? How was he helped by the Catholic
Church?
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2. Why was there a need for order after the death of Charlemagne in 814?
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Letter writing:
Pretend you are a knight in medieval Europe. You would like to let future
generations of your family know what life was like on a feudal manor. Write a
letter to them below. Be sure to mention these things:
Label and
answer the
questions.
What was the code of chivalry? What stages did a boy go through to
become a knight?
Think about which individuals or groups in our society are most similar to the various social clases in European Feudal
society. List those modern groups/individuals next to each level of feudal society, and draw symbols to respresent them.
Then list some of their similarities and differences.
Social Classes in
Feudal Europe
Monarch
Lords
Knights
Peasants
Feudalism Notes
The period known as The Middle Ages is characterized by trade, land ownership, strong
central govt. or no religion? Explain your selection.
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Who would most likely have said, If you give me your loyalty, I will give you land and
protection.? __________________________
What was a knights most important training? There is debate for the correct answer
hereso think of what their main purpose was in the Feudalism activity.
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What does the word feudalism mean?
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Which city was added to the empire by Charlemagne by 814? ________________
On which river is Tours located? __________________________
Which island was added by Charlemagne by 814? _________________________
What physical feature did Charlemagne cross to enter Italy? __________________