1. Aim: How was Europe organized during the Middle Ages? Do Now: While China, India, The Byzantines, and the Islamic Empires were experiencing a golden age, what was going on in Western Europe? For review, briefly describe what happened to western Europe at the end of the Roman Empire. What do you think a dark age is?

4. The Rise of Feudalism – Political and Social Organization of Medieval Europe The Problem: You are one of many kings ruling various kingdoms in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. You are also the proud owner of large landholdings in your area. However, you are struggling to control the nobles in your kingdom who are fighting each other to expand their landholdings and increase their power (in turn, threatening yours). In addition, you are concerned about increasing barbarian attacks from the east. What can you do to create structure in your kingdom and ensure order? Your Solution:

5. The Rise of Feudalism – Political and Social Organization of Medieval Europe Grant Fief (land) Oath of loyalty/military support Shelter/food Loyalty/military Shelter/food And protection Labor, rent

6. Feudalism

7. The Rise of Feudalism

9. Medieval Social Structure

11. Serfs

12. Knights

16. Feudalism

17. Medieval Castles