Feudalism developed in medieval Europe as a political and economic system in response to invasions and weak kings. It involved the division of land among lords in a hierarchy, with lesser lords pledging loyalty and service to greater lords in exchange for protection. Peasants worked the land of the lords in exchange for protection and a small plot to farm. Serfs were bound to the land and made up most of the population.
The document summarizes key aspects of life in medieval Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire. It describes the disruption caused by Germanic invasions, including the breakdown of trade and cities, decline of education, and loss of a common language. This led to the rise of feudalism, a political system where nobles granted land to vassals who owed military service in return. Manors formed the basic economic unit, with self-sufficient agriculture and social hierarchies topped by lords and knights. The Catholic Church played a major role, establishing monasteries, schools, and collecting tithes. By the late medieval period, stronger monarchies emerged in England and France, laying the foundations for modern European states.
The document provides an overview of the Middle Ages in Europe from 500-1500 AD. It describes the collapse of the Roman Empire and emergence of feudal systems and nation states. Key events included the spread of Christianity, rise of the Franks and Carolingian Empire, development of feudalism and manorialism, and growth of centralized monarchies in places like England and France in the High Middle Ages. Society was divided into three estates of clergy, nobility, and peasants. Chivalry and the Catholic Church also played important roles during this period.
The document provides an introduction to the Middle Ages period from 500AD to 1500AD. It summarizes the key events of the Early Middle Ages including the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the rise of Islam, barbarian rule in Europe, the creation of the Carolingian Empire by Charlemagne, and the emergence of knights and feudalism. It also discusses the three waves of invasions that occurred from the 800s to 900s, including attacks from Vikings, Magyars, and Muslims, which led to the development of castles and knights.
The Byzantine Empire was protected by fortified walls in Constantinople and had autocratic emperors who ruled with both secular and religious authority as heads of both the state and church. Over time, theological and political differences grew between the Eastern Orthodox Church based in Constantinople and the Roman Catholic Church centered in Rome, culminating in their final split. The Byzantine Empire declined due to persistent attacks from invaders like the Slavs, Bulgars, Arabs, and Seljuk Turks, which drained imperial resources through prolonged defensive wars. In the pivotal Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Seljuk Turks defeated the Byzantine army, marking the loss of Asia Minor and the beginning of the Byzantine
Feudalism developed in Europe following the fall of the Roman Empire. As kings lost power, landowners provided protection to farmers in exchange for land and labor. This led to the feudal system with lords at the top and serfs at the bottom. The Catholic Church also gained significant economic and political power through the collection of tithes and exerting influence over kings and nobility. In the late Middle Ages, the growth of trade and cities weakened feudalism as a new merchant class, the bourgeoisie, emerged and allied with kings to gain power at the expense of feudal lords.
This document provides an overview of medieval Europe, focusing on the relationship between secular and religious power. It discusses how the Catholic Church became deeply involved in government during this period and established a common religious identity across Europe. It also examines the feudal system of land ownership and social roles, the Crusades, and influential figures like Charlemagne and Pope Gregory VII who challenged lay investiture. Overall, the document analyzes how the Catholic Church established itself as a unifying religious and political force in medieval Europe while also contesting power with secular rulers at times.
This document contains a series of maps showing locations and boundaries of ancient civilizations, empires, kingdoms, and indigenous groups from 3500 BCE to 1500 CE. The maps span regions across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific and cover topics including ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece, India, China, the Americas, and migrations.
The document provides an overview of the Middle Ages in Europe from the 5th century to the 15th century. It describes this period as between the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the Renaissance. The Middle Ages are divided into the Early or Low Middle Ages, characterized by the Dark Ages following the fall of Rome, and the Late or High Middle Ages, marked by events like the Black Plague and Magna Carta. The document outlines the rise of feudalism and the Catholic Church's influence during this time, as well as developments like the Crusades, monasticism, and the Byzantine and Holy Roman Empires.
The document summarizes key aspects of life in medieval Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire. It describes the disruption caused by Germanic invasions, including the breakdown of trade and cities, decline of education, and loss of a common language. This led to the rise of feudalism, a political system where nobles granted land to vassals who owed military service in return. Manors formed the basic economic unit, with self-sufficient agriculture and social hierarchies topped by lords and knights. The Catholic Church played a major role, establishing monasteries, schools, and collecting tithes. By the late medieval period, stronger monarchies emerged in England and France, laying the foundations for modern European states.
The document provides an overview of the Middle Ages in Europe from 500-1500 AD. It describes the collapse of the Roman Empire and emergence of feudal systems and nation states. Key events included the spread of Christianity, rise of the Franks and Carolingian Empire, development of feudalism and manorialism, and growth of centralized monarchies in places like England and France in the High Middle Ages. Society was divided into three estates of clergy, nobility, and peasants. Chivalry and the Catholic Church also played important roles during this period.
The document provides an introduction to the Middle Ages period from 500AD to 1500AD. It summarizes the key events of the Early Middle Ages including the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the rise of Islam, barbarian rule in Europe, the creation of the Carolingian Empire by Charlemagne, and the emergence of knights and feudalism. It also discusses the three waves of invasions that occurred from the 800s to 900s, including attacks from Vikings, Magyars, and Muslims, which led to the development of castles and knights.
The Byzantine Empire was protected by fortified walls in Constantinople and had autocratic emperors who ruled with both secular and religious authority as heads of both the state and church. Over time, theological and political differences grew between the Eastern Orthodox Church based in Constantinople and the Roman Catholic Church centered in Rome, culminating in their final split. The Byzantine Empire declined due to persistent attacks from invaders like the Slavs, Bulgars, Arabs, and Seljuk Turks, which drained imperial resources through prolonged defensive wars. In the pivotal Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Seljuk Turks defeated the Byzantine army, marking the loss of Asia Minor and the beginning of the Byzantine
Feudalism developed in Europe following the fall of the Roman Empire. As kings lost power, landowners provided protection to farmers in exchange for land and labor. This led to the feudal system with lords at the top and serfs at the bottom. The Catholic Church also gained significant economic and political power through the collection of tithes and exerting influence over kings and nobility. In the late Middle Ages, the growth of trade and cities weakened feudalism as a new merchant class, the bourgeoisie, emerged and allied with kings to gain power at the expense of feudal lords.
This document provides an overview of medieval Europe, focusing on the relationship between secular and religious power. It discusses how the Catholic Church became deeply involved in government during this period and established a common religious identity across Europe. It also examines the feudal system of land ownership and social roles, the Crusades, and influential figures like Charlemagne and Pope Gregory VII who challenged lay investiture. Overall, the document analyzes how the Catholic Church established itself as a unifying religious and political force in medieval Europe while also contesting power with secular rulers at times.
This document contains a series of maps showing locations and boundaries of ancient civilizations, empires, kingdoms, and indigenous groups from 3500 BCE to 1500 CE. The maps span regions across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific and cover topics including ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece, India, China, the Americas, and migrations.
The document provides an overview of the Middle Ages in Europe from the 5th century to the 15th century. It describes this period as between the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the Renaissance. The Middle Ages are divided into the Early or Low Middle Ages, characterized by the Dark Ages following the fall of Rome, and the Late or High Middle Ages, marked by events like the Black Plague and Magna Carta. The document outlines the rise of feudalism and the Catholic Church's influence during this time, as well as developments like the Crusades, monasticism, and the Byzantine and Holy Roman Empires.
The document provides an introduction to the Middle Ages. It describes the Middle Ages as the period between ancient and modern times in Western history, beginning around 400 AD after the fall of the Roman Empire and ending around 1450. During this time, Western Europe transitioned from being part of the Roman Empire to including territories like the Holy Roman Empire, France, and Germany. Life was influenced by groups like the Merovingians, Franks, and the Byzantine Empire.
quiz will be based on this ppt and what sir discussed after our presentation. the style of the quiz is identification. Just simple lg.
there will be only two questions from sir's discussion, but very simple lg..hehe aside fron them, i will just use same discriptions as written in our ppt, so that it would be easier.. (e.g. question: the invaders sattled plains of Hungary. answer: Magyars )
The document provides an overview of major events and developments in Europe during the Middle Ages. It discusses the decline of the Roman Empire and rise of feudalism, the growth and influence of the Catholic Church, the Crusades, and key figures like Charlemagne and Joan of Arc. It also covers advances in areas like architecture, trade, and banking as well as setbacks like the Black Plague pandemic in the 14th century.
The Early Middle Ages saw the decline of the Western Roman Empire and rise of feudal systems of government. Germanic tribes invaded Western Europe beginning in the 400s CE, disrupting trade and weakening centralized rule. With no strong central governments, people entered into agreements with local lords to receive protection in exchange for farming lands and other services. This led to a stratified society consisting of nobles, clergy, and peasants. Peasants lived difficult lives toiling on manorial estates under this new feudal system.
During the Dark Ages in Europe between 500-1500 AD, life was difficult for common people. A feudal system developed where peasants worked land owned by lords and were heavily taxed in return for protection. Castles and walled cities provided shelter from war and destruction. In early Dark Ages, physical activity was a necessity of daily life. However, later in the period, physical education emerged in the form of chivalry training, as combat skills were needed to prepare young nobles for their role as warriors.
The Middle Ages introduction and overviewMr Halligan
The Middle Ages were the period in European history between 500-1500 AD. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. Key events in the Early Middle Ages included the rise of Islam and barbarian kingdoms, as well as the rule of Charlemagne. Europe faced invasions from Vikings, Muslims, and Magyars in the 800s-900s, leading to the rise of feudalism and knights. The High Middle Ages saw increased stability, growth of towns/cities, Crusades, and the establishment of kingdoms like England and universities.
The document provides an overview of the Middle Ages in Europe, including the rise of feudalism and manorialism, the growth of the Catholic Church's power, and the Crusades to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule. It describes how feudalism developed as kings granted lands to nobles in exchange for military service. It also discusses the manorial system of peasants and serfs tied to the land. The document outlines the increasing political power of the papacy over time as well as monastic reforms. It provides details on the goals and outcomes of the First, Second, and Third Crusades between 1096-1192.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe was divided. In the East, the Byzantine Empire emerged with Constantinople as its capital, maintaining Greco-Roman culture and Christianity. In the West, Europe entered the Middle Ages characterized by invasions, warfare, and the rise of feudalism. Without Roman unity, Germanic kingdoms developed and the Catholic Church expanded its influence. By 1000 CE, Vikings, Muslims, and Magyars invaded Europe further destabilizing the region.
The document provides an overview of the European Middle Ages, beginning with the rise of Charlemagne and the Carolingian Dynasty in the late 700s. It discusses the political and social effects of invasions by groups like the Vandals and Ostrogoths after the fall of the Roman Empire. Feudalism developed as a system of mutual protection and obligations between lords and vassals. The Catholic Church grew increasingly powerful and influential during this period, establishing a hierarchy and system of canon law. Key figures like Charlemagne, Otto I, and Frederick I were able to successfully rule through alliances with the Church.
The Early Middle Ages in Western Europe (450-900 CE) was a difficult time of invasion and weakness. Literacy was low, confined mainly to monasteries. The Feudal system and Manorialism developed, with serfs living under difficult conditions on manors. However, starting around 900 CE, agricultural innovations increased food production and population growth. Towns and trade expanded, and a recovery was underway in Western Europe. Universities also began developing. By the High Middle Ages, Western civilization reached new heights in the 1100-1200s CE.
The document provides an overview of the Middle Ages in Europe from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance. It discusses several key aspects:
1. The Middle Ages was marked by the decline of the Roman and Byzantine Empires and the rise of feudalism. Feudalism developed due to a lack of strong central government and rewarded military lords with land in exchange for services.
2. Charlemagne united much of Western Europe under the Carolingian Empire and was crowned emperor by the Pope in 800. His empire did not survive intact but helped establish the Holy Roman Empire.
3. Feudalism structured society into local lords granting land to vassals in exchange for military
The document summarizes the rise of the Middle Ages in Europe from 496-1328 AD. It describes the transition after the fall of Rome including invasions, population shifts to rural areas, and the decline of cities and learning. Germanic kingdoms replaced the Roman provinces and the Catholic Church provided security. The system of feudalism developed with lords granting land to vassals who promised military service in exchange. Manors became the basic economic unit with peasants farming the land. The role and hierarchy of the Catholic Church is also summarized, which filled a need for leadership and wielded significant political and economic power.
The Middle Ages lasted from around 500 AD to 1500 AD. This period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the modern era is also known as the Dark Ages (500-1000 AD) and saw the rise of the Franks and Charlemagne's empire in Western Europe. Charlemagne's empire influenced the development of feudalism and serfdom across Europe and helped establish the Holy Roman Empire. The Viking invasions further disrupted society during this time.
The document summarizes the rise of Europe between 500-1500 AD. It describes how the fall of the Western Roman Empire led to the emergence of new Germanic kingdoms and a decline in learning. It then discusses how Charlemagne united much of Western Europe under the Franks in the late 8th century through military conquest and promoted Christianity and education. His coronation in 800 AD marked the beginning of the Holy Roman Empire and Charlemagne's legacy of strengthening central rule in Europe. However, internal fighting after his death caused the empire to split into multiple kingdoms once more.
The document summarizes the development of feudalism in medieval Europe following the fall of the Carolingian Empire. Invaders like the Vikings, Saracens, and Magyars attacked Europe in the 9th-10th centuries as central authority declined. People turned to local nobles for protection, leading to a system where nobles granted land to vassals in exchange for military service. This new political and social system was called feudalism. Feudalism structured society into nobles, clergy, and peasants and was characterized by relationships of loyalty between lords and vassals.
Middle ages feudalism and manor lesson pptGreg Sill
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Western Europe entered a period known as the Middle Ages from 400-1400 AD. During this time, feudalism developed as a political and social system out of necessity. Under feudalism, kings granted land to nobles who then protected their territory, and nobles granted land to knights and peasants in exchange for loyalty and labor. This hierarchical system helped bring order but also led to a decentralized power structure and a decline in trade, learning, and technology development over the Middle Ages.
Medieval Europe spanned from 500 to 1500 CE following the fall of Rome. It was characterized by weak local governments and a decline in cities, trade, and literacy. Germanic tribes divided the region into small kingdoms. The Franks, led by Clovis, established the Merovingian dynasty and converted to Christianity. Charlemagne further united Europe under the Carolingian Empire in 800 CE and promoted education. After his death, the empire fragmented and was vulnerable to attacks from Muslims, Magyars, and Vikings. Feudalism developed as a political and economic system defined by the exchange of land for military service between lords and vassals.
1. The Middle Ages period refers to 500-1500AD, spanning from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the fall of the Byzantine Empire.
2. During this time, many Germanic tribes like the Angles, Saxons, Franks, and Vikings migrated throughout Europe, bringing their culture and values with them as they established kingdoms in places like Britain, France, and parts of eastern Europe.
3. A feudal system developed in Medieval Europe to allow kings to effectively rule their vast territories through a hierarchy of vassal relationships in which land was exchanged for military service and loyalty. At the same time, Christianity grew to become the dominant religion and major power across Europe.
The Medieval Period in England lasted from 1066 to 1485. Key events included the Norman invasion led by William the Conqueror in 1066, the establishment of feudalism under William, and the rule of the Plantagenet dynasty from 1154 onwards. The Black Death plague of 1348-1349 killed around half of England's population and weakened the feudal system. Literature also developed during this time, including poems, ballads, morality plays, and Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in the late 14th century.
The document provides information on the Middle Ages in Europe, including the rise of feudalism and the feudal system. It discusses how the invasions of groups like the Angles, Saxons, Magyars, and Vikings influenced the development of Europe by leading to the establishment of manors and castles for protection and undermining trade and towns, reinforcing the feudal system. It also summarizes key aspects of feudal society like the relationship between lords and vassals.
The passage describes medieval European society and the emergence of feudalism. Peasants worked lands owned by lords in exchange for protection, and serfs were bound to the land. In response to invasions and weak kings, a system of feudalism developed where greater lords divided their lands among lesser lords who pledged loyalty in exchange. Warfare was common and many boys trained from a young age to become knights.
Mysteries, knights and kings in medieval EnglandEmirCelebic
The document discusses medieval England between 500-1500 AD. It describes how the Saxons, Angles, and Jutes migrated to Britain and became known as the Anglo-Saxons. Around the 5th century, Britain came under the leadership of the legendary King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, including the famous Sir Lancelot. Other notable kings mentioned include the cruel King John who signed the Magna Carta, and Richard the Lionheart who led the Third Crusade. Knights were heavily armored soldiers who rode horses and fought in tournaments or earned knighthood through battle or apprenticeship.
The document provides an introduction to the Middle Ages. It describes the Middle Ages as the period between ancient and modern times in Western history, beginning around 400 AD after the fall of the Roman Empire and ending around 1450. During this time, Western Europe transitioned from being part of the Roman Empire to including territories like the Holy Roman Empire, France, and Germany. Life was influenced by groups like the Merovingians, Franks, and the Byzantine Empire.
quiz will be based on this ppt and what sir discussed after our presentation. the style of the quiz is identification. Just simple lg.
there will be only two questions from sir's discussion, but very simple lg..hehe aside fron them, i will just use same discriptions as written in our ppt, so that it would be easier.. (e.g. question: the invaders sattled plains of Hungary. answer: Magyars )
The document provides an overview of major events and developments in Europe during the Middle Ages. It discusses the decline of the Roman Empire and rise of feudalism, the growth and influence of the Catholic Church, the Crusades, and key figures like Charlemagne and Joan of Arc. It also covers advances in areas like architecture, trade, and banking as well as setbacks like the Black Plague pandemic in the 14th century.
The Early Middle Ages saw the decline of the Western Roman Empire and rise of feudal systems of government. Germanic tribes invaded Western Europe beginning in the 400s CE, disrupting trade and weakening centralized rule. With no strong central governments, people entered into agreements with local lords to receive protection in exchange for farming lands and other services. This led to a stratified society consisting of nobles, clergy, and peasants. Peasants lived difficult lives toiling on manorial estates under this new feudal system.
During the Dark Ages in Europe between 500-1500 AD, life was difficult for common people. A feudal system developed where peasants worked land owned by lords and were heavily taxed in return for protection. Castles and walled cities provided shelter from war and destruction. In early Dark Ages, physical activity was a necessity of daily life. However, later in the period, physical education emerged in the form of chivalry training, as combat skills were needed to prepare young nobles for their role as warriors.
The Middle Ages introduction and overviewMr Halligan
The Middle Ages were the period in European history between 500-1500 AD. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. Key events in the Early Middle Ages included the rise of Islam and barbarian kingdoms, as well as the rule of Charlemagne. Europe faced invasions from Vikings, Muslims, and Magyars in the 800s-900s, leading to the rise of feudalism and knights. The High Middle Ages saw increased stability, growth of towns/cities, Crusades, and the establishment of kingdoms like England and universities.
The document provides an overview of the Middle Ages in Europe, including the rise of feudalism and manorialism, the growth of the Catholic Church's power, and the Crusades to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule. It describes how feudalism developed as kings granted lands to nobles in exchange for military service. It also discusses the manorial system of peasants and serfs tied to the land. The document outlines the increasing political power of the papacy over time as well as monastic reforms. It provides details on the goals and outcomes of the First, Second, and Third Crusades between 1096-1192.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe was divided. In the East, the Byzantine Empire emerged with Constantinople as its capital, maintaining Greco-Roman culture and Christianity. In the West, Europe entered the Middle Ages characterized by invasions, warfare, and the rise of feudalism. Without Roman unity, Germanic kingdoms developed and the Catholic Church expanded its influence. By 1000 CE, Vikings, Muslims, and Magyars invaded Europe further destabilizing the region.
The document provides an overview of the European Middle Ages, beginning with the rise of Charlemagne and the Carolingian Dynasty in the late 700s. It discusses the political and social effects of invasions by groups like the Vandals and Ostrogoths after the fall of the Roman Empire. Feudalism developed as a system of mutual protection and obligations between lords and vassals. The Catholic Church grew increasingly powerful and influential during this period, establishing a hierarchy and system of canon law. Key figures like Charlemagne, Otto I, and Frederick I were able to successfully rule through alliances with the Church.
The Early Middle Ages in Western Europe (450-900 CE) was a difficult time of invasion and weakness. Literacy was low, confined mainly to monasteries. The Feudal system and Manorialism developed, with serfs living under difficult conditions on manors. However, starting around 900 CE, agricultural innovations increased food production and population growth. Towns and trade expanded, and a recovery was underway in Western Europe. Universities also began developing. By the High Middle Ages, Western civilization reached new heights in the 1100-1200s CE.
The document provides an overview of the Middle Ages in Europe from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance. It discusses several key aspects:
1. The Middle Ages was marked by the decline of the Roman and Byzantine Empires and the rise of feudalism. Feudalism developed due to a lack of strong central government and rewarded military lords with land in exchange for services.
2. Charlemagne united much of Western Europe under the Carolingian Empire and was crowned emperor by the Pope in 800. His empire did not survive intact but helped establish the Holy Roman Empire.
3. Feudalism structured society into local lords granting land to vassals in exchange for military
The document summarizes the rise of the Middle Ages in Europe from 496-1328 AD. It describes the transition after the fall of Rome including invasions, population shifts to rural areas, and the decline of cities and learning. Germanic kingdoms replaced the Roman provinces and the Catholic Church provided security. The system of feudalism developed with lords granting land to vassals who promised military service in exchange. Manors became the basic economic unit with peasants farming the land. The role and hierarchy of the Catholic Church is also summarized, which filled a need for leadership and wielded significant political and economic power.
The Middle Ages lasted from around 500 AD to 1500 AD. This period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the modern era is also known as the Dark Ages (500-1000 AD) and saw the rise of the Franks and Charlemagne's empire in Western Europe. Charlemagne's empire influenced the development of feudalism and serfdom across Europe and helped establish the Holy Roman Empire. The Viking invasions further disrupted society during this time.
The document summarizes the rise of Europe between 500-1500 AD. It describes how the fall of the Western Roman Empire led to the emergence of new Germanic kingdoms and a decline in learning. It then discusses how Charlemagne united much of Western Europe under the Franks in the late 8th century through military conquest and promoted Christianity and education. His coronation in 800 AD marked the beginning of the Holy Roman Empire and Charlemagne's legacy of strengthening central rule in Europe. However, internal fighting after his death caused the empire to split into multiple kingdoms once more.
The document summarizes the development of feudalism in medieval Europe following the fall of the Carolingian Empire. Invaders like the Vikings, Saracens, and Magyars attacked Europe in the 9th-10th centuries as central authority declined. People turned to local nobles for protection, leading to a system where nobles granted land to vassals in exchange for military service. This new political and social system was called feudalism. Feudalism structured society into nobles, clergy, and peasants and was characterized by relationships of loyalty between lords and vassals.
Middle ages feudalism and manor lesson pptGreg Sill
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Western Europe entered a period known as the Middle Ages from 400-1400 AD. During this time, feudalism developed as a political and social system out of necessity. Under feudalism, kings granted land to nobles who then protected their territory, and nobles granted land to knights and peasants in exchange for loyalty and labor. This hierarchical system helped bring order but also led to a decentralized power structure and a decline in trade, learning, and technology development over the Middle Ages.
Medieval Europe spanned from 500 to 1500 CE following the fall of Rome. It was characterized by weak local governments and a decline in cities, trade, and literacy. Germanic tribes divided the region into small kingdoms. The Franks, led by Clovis, established the Merovingian dynasty and converted to Christianity. Charlemagne further united Europe under the Carolingian Empire in 800 CE and promoted education. After his death, the empire fragmented and was vulnerable to attacks from Muslims, Magyars, and Vikings. Feudalism developed as a political and economic system defined by the exchange of land for military service between lords and vassals.
1. The Middle Ages period refers to 500-1500AD, spanning from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the fall of the Byzantine Empire.
2. During this time, many Germanic tribes like the Angles, Saxons, Franks, and Vikings migrated throughout Europe, bringing their culture and values with them as they established kingdoms in places like Britain, France, and parts of eastern Europe.
3. A feudal system developed in Medieval Europe to allow kings to effectively rule their vast territories through a hierarchy of vassal relationships in which land was exchanged for military service and loyalty. At the same time, Christianity grew to become the dominant religion and major power across Europe.
The Medieval Period in England lasted from 1066 to 1485. Key events included the Norman invasion led by William the Conqueror in 1066, the establishment of feudalism under William, and the rule of the Plantagenet dynasty from 1154 onwards. The Black Death plague of 1348-1349 killed around half of England's population and weakened the feudal system. Literature also developed during this time, including poems, ballads, morality plays, and Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in the late 14th century.
The document provides information on the Middle Ages in Europe, including the rise of feudalism and the feudal system. It discusses how the invasions of groups like the Angles, Saxons, Magyars, and Vikings influenced the development of Europe by leading to the establishment of manors and castles for protection and undermining trade and towns, reinforcing the feudal system. It also summarizes key aspects of feudal society like the relationship between lords and vassals.
The passage describes medieval European society and the emergence of feudalism. Peasants worked lands owned by lords in exchange for protection, and serfs were bound to the land. In response to invasions and weak kings, a system of feudalism developed where greater lords divided their lands among lesser lords who pledged loyalty in exchange. Warfare was common and many boys trained from a young age to become knights.
Mysteries, knights and kings in medieval EnglandEmirCelebic
The document discusses medieval England between 500-1500 AD. It describes how the Saxons, Angles, and Jutes migrated to Britain and became known as the Anglo-Saxons. Around the 5th century, Britain came under the leadership of the legendary King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, including the famous Sir Lancelot. Other notable kings mentioned include the cruel King John who signed the Magna Carta, and Richard the Lionheart who led the Third Crusade. Knights were heavily armored soldiers who rode horses and fought in tournaments or earned knighthood through battle or apprenticeship.
The document provides background information on T.H. White's novel The Once and Future King. It summarizes the plot, which follows the legend of King Arthur from when he pulls the sword from the stone, unites Britain, establishes the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot, and has affairs and conflicts that lead to the downfall of Camelot. The document outlines the novel's publication history, narration in third-person omniscient point of view, tone that changes from playful to darker, protagonists of Arthur and Lancelot, and major themes of the relationship between force and justice and the senselessness of war.
King Arthur's legend is a popular theme in medieval English poetry derived from oral tradition. The legend includes King Arthur, his wife Guinevere, and knights like Lancelot, Gawain, and Perceval. While there are many contradictory aspects to Arthur's history, he is traditionally said to be the son of Uther Pendragon and Igraine and was aided by the wizard Merlin. Arthur obtained the magical sword Excalibur and established the Knights of the Round Table.
The document provides background information on medieval Europe, including:
1. Charlemagne united much of Western Europe and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800.
2. Feudalism developed as a political and military system based on land ownership and loyalty between lords and vassals. Peasants lived and worked on manors.
3. The Catholic Church was highly influential and competed for power with political rulers. Excommunication was used as a threat against kings.
This document summarizes various theories about the historical identities of King Arthur. It discusses how Arthur is claimed as the king of several Celtic kingdoms in Britain during the 6th century, including theories that he was a Breton king, the king Riothamus recorded in history, a Dumnonian king, a Cumbrian king, a Pennine king, a king of Elmet, a Scottish king, or a Powysian king. However, the document notes that while many men named Arthur existed, there is little evidence any were the great man of legend.
The Anglo-Saxons were Germanic tribes from Germany and Denmark who invaded and settled in Britain between the 5th and 6th centuries AD. They lived in villages, farmed the land, and some were also sailors. Their culture and language eventually came to dominate England. They were originally pagans but converted to Christianity over time. Some of their most famous kings included Alfred the Great, who defended against Viking invaders and established stability, and Offa of Mercia, who built Offa's Dyke. Their way of life, beliefs, and military traditions are described.
The Anglo-Saxons were Germanic tribes from Germany and Denmark who invaded and settled in Britain between the 5th and 6th centuries AD. They lived in villages, farmed the land, and some were also sailors. Their culture and language eventually came to dominate England. They were originally pagans but converted to Christianity over time. Some of their most notable kings included Alfred the Great, who defended against Viking invaders and established stability, and Offa of Mercia, who built Offa's Dyke. Their way of life, beliefs, and military traditions are described.
The Anglo-Saxons were Germanic tribes from Germany and Denmark who invaded and settled in Britain between the 5th and 6th centuries AD. They lived in villages, farmed the land, and some were sailors. Their culture and language dominated England for several centuries until the Norman conquest in 1066. The most famous Anglo-Saxon king was Alfred the Great, who ruled in the late 9th century and helped establish the kingdom of England by defending against Viking invaders. He also encouraged learning, lawmaking, and the writing of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain lasted from 449 to 1066 AD. This was a time of invasion and settlement, as Germanic tribes from mainland Europe, including the Angles, Saxons and Jutes, migrated to Britain and established kingdoms after the withdrawal of the Roman legions in the early 5th century. The Anglo-Saxons introduced their language and culture, and Britain was gradually converted to Christianity over the course of the period. Various outside threats challenged Anglo-Saxon rule at different points, including the Vikings from the late 8th century and the Norman conquest of 1066, which marked the end of the Anglo-Saxon era.
The Code of Chivalry outlined 12 virtues that knights of the Round Table were expected to uphold, including faith, charity, justice, and valor. During the Medieval period, religion had a strong influence on art, literature, and daily life. King Arthur, a mythic Celtic figure, established the Knights of the Round Table to protect the kingdom. Knights like Sir Lancelot and Sir Gawain embodied chivalric ideals of courage, honor, and courtesy. Feudalism defined social and political relationships, with lords providing protection to vassals and peasants in exchange for loyalty and labor.
Arthur lived in 6th century Britain and was a legendary King who united the country against Saxon invaders. He was raised in secrecy and when his father died, the wizard Merlin placed a sword in a stone to determine the rightful king - Arthur was the only one able to pull it out. As king, Arthur formed the Knights of the Round Table and was advised by Merlin. Key figures included his wife Guinevere, the wizard Merlin, and knight Sir Lancelot, who had a romance with Guinevere. Arthur's castle was located in Britain at Caerleon.
The Faerie Queene is Edmund Spenser's unfinished 16th century epic poem that uses allegory to explore themes of holiness, temperance, chastity, friendship, justice and courtesy. Each of the poem's six books centers around a knight exemplifying one of these virtues. Though set in a fantastical realm, Spenser drew inspiration from the court of Queen Elizabeth I and sought to promote Protestant ideals through figures like Redcrosse, who comes to represent the virtue of holiness, and his companion Una, who represents truth.
The document provides information on the Anglo-Saxons who invaded Britain after the Romans departed in the 5th century AD. It describes their origins from northern Germany, Denmark, and Holland. It then summarizes how the Anglo-Saxons lived as farmers and sailors, building wooden houses and ships. Their society was organized into kingdoms ruled by kings, and they developed laws and a system of coins.
There was resistance from the Britons to the advance of the Anglo-Saxons into Britain. Early victories like the Battle of Mount Badon temporarily halted the Anglo-Saxon expansion. However, Anglo-Saxon kingdoms continued expanding when local resistance leaders died. The Britons did not want to leave their homes for the Anglo-Saxons to settle but were often forced out by the warlike Anglo-Saxons.
A legend is a narrative that people tell as a true story involving supernatural or religious elements to uphold community values, though details may be unconfirmed. The legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table is the most powerful in Western culture, telling of King Arthur, his wife Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot's court at Camelot involving quests for the Holy Grail in a romanticized medieval Britain, though they likely did not exist.
This document provides background information on the Porter surname and family origins. It discusses the origins of surnames in various cultures and locations. It then focuses on the 11th century in France and the rise of feudalism. It describes how William de Ie Grande, a Norman knight, became a trusted guardian and accompanied the Duke of Normandy. It discusses how William the Conqueror became King of England in 1066 after defeating Harold at the Battle of Hastings. Roger de Ie Grande's surname then changed to Porter as he became the first Grand Porteur, or head porter, to King Henry I of England between 1020-1140. The crest of the Porter family coat of arms is also described.
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The document provides an overview of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain from their invasion in 449 CE until the Norman conquest in 1066 CE. It discusses the Celtic inhabitants prior to the Anglo-Saxons, the invasion and kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxons, their culture, literature including Beowulf, the spread of Christianity, Viking invasions, and ultimately the Norman conquest in 1066 which marked the end of the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain.
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This document discusses various aspects of art, culture, and society in medieval times. It describes how stained glass windows reached their peak between 1150-1500 AD in European cathedrals [1]. Examples of stained glass depictions of saints like St. George and St. Bartholomew are shown [2]. The document also discusses the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, noting there is little historical evidence to prove the stories [3]. Finally, it outlines the feudal system of medieval Europe, with kings granting land to barons and lords who ruled over knights and peasants [4].
The document discusses the influences on the framers of the US Constitution and their differing reactions to the completed document. It states that the framers were influenced by political writings of the time and by their experiences in the Second Continental Congress and state governments. It also notes that when completed, opinions of the document varied, with some like George Mason disappointed and others like Benjamin Franklin surprised by how close it came to perfection given it was drafted by fallible men.
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This document provides an overview of financing government in the United States. It discusses several key topics:
1) Taxes are the largest source of federal revenue and include individual income tax, corporate income tax, and social insurance taxes like Social Security and Medicare. Congress has the power to tax according to the Constitution.
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This document summarizes Chapter 10 of Magruder's American Government, which discusses Congress. It is divided into 4 sections. Section 1 describes the two houses of Congress and their terms and sessions. Section 2 covers the size, terms, reapportionment, elections, and qualifications of the House of Representatives. Section 3 discusses the size, election process, terms, and qualifications of the Senate. Section 4 provides background on current members of Congress and their duties, compensation, and privileges.
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Political parties in the United States are decentralized organizations that operate at the local, state, and national levels. They nominate candidates and attempt to influence policymaking. While the two major parties, Democrats and Republicans, dominate national politics, minor parties can still impact policy debates. However, several features of the U.S. electoral system tend to reinforce the two-party system over time.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
12. In the face of invasions by Vikings, Muslims, and Magyars, kings and emperors
were too weak to maintain law and order. In response to this need for protection,
a new political and social system called feudalism evolved.
Feudalism was a loosely organized system of rule in which powerful local lords
divided their landholdings among lesser lords. In exchange, lesser lords, or
vassals, pledged service and loyalty to the greater lord. Warfare was a way of
life. Many trained from boyhood to be knights, or mounted warriors.
The manor, or lord’s estate, was the heart of the medieval economy.
Peasants and lords were bound by mutual obligation.
The peasant worked for the lord. In exchange, the peasant received protection
and a small amount of land to farm.
Serfs were bound to the land. They were not slaves, yet they were not free.
Serfs made up the majority of the population in medieval society.
Life was very harsh.
29. McWhorter Names Meaning and History
Variant of Scottish and northern Irish McWhirter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
McWhirter Name Meaning and History
Scottish (Ayrshire) and northern Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an Chruiteir ‘son of the harpist or fiddler’, from
Gaelic cruitear ‘harpist’, ‘fiddler’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
http://www.ancestry.com/facts/McWhirter-...
McWhorter Surname
Recorded in several forms including MacWhirter, McWhirter, MacChruiter, McChruiter, McQuarter, McQuirter, and
even Mewhirter, this is a surname of medieval Gaelic origins. It is generally considered to be Scottish, but we have
some reservations, as the earliest known recordings seem to be from Ireland. What is certain is that if the name is
Scottish, Ayrshire on the west coast would seem to be the place of origin, but that in its different forms it is equally
popular in the Irish counties of Armagh and Antrim. The derivation is clearly from the ancient Gaelic word "cruiteir"
meaning a harper or harpist, a word which appeared equally in early records of both Ireland and Scotland. As such the
surname is a metonymic or nickname for a musician. According to some authorities the nameholders belong to the
Clan Buchanan, and were hereditary harpists to the chiefs of the clan. This is possible although the Buchanans
originate from Stirling, quite some way in earlier times, from Ayr. It is also rather curious that whilst the name is
recorded in Northern Ireland as early as 1684, the first recording that we have in Scotland is not until 1749, when
Andrew M'Whiter of Kirkhobble, is so recorded. The name appears in the records of the state of New Jersey in 1734,
when Alexander McWhorter was born at Newark. He was an active participant in the later War of Independance (1776
- 1781). The name is now much associated with the famous Guiness Book of Records edited by Norris McWhirter.
52. Charlemagne tried to
exercise control over his
empire and create a
united Christian Europe.
He helped spread
Christianity to the
conquered people on the
fringes of the empire.
Charlemagne revived
Latin learning in his
empire and strove to
create a “second Rome.”
53. Trial by Ordeal
Trial by Jury
Before Charlemagne, the Frankish Empire's court system was
considered very good. It did have a problem and that was how
someone was put to trial. Before Charlemagne, the Frankish
court system use trial by ordeal.
Trial by Ordeal meant that if you were a peasant and were
accused of a crime, to prove your innocence you had to grab
red hot metal rod and hold it. If your burns healed within three
days you were innocent, If not you were guilty.
Charlemagne didn't like that system. He thought it unfair to
expect a miracle to occur to prove your innocence. So
Charlemagne created a new system called trial by panel.
Under this system, a group of learned men would listen to the
testimony and look at the evidence and then pronounce guilt
or innocence. From this system of trial by panel we got our
own system of trial by jury.
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56. What was a Knight? A knight was a special warrior. Most knights were of noble birth. You
didn't have to be a noble to become a knight, but it was a lot easier since you needed
money to get the training and to buy the armor. But anyone who proved themselves in
battle could be knighted. A knight pledged loyalty to their liege lord, promised to be brave
in battle and protect the church and those weaker than themselves, and to be courteous to
noblewomen.
How did one get to be a knight? It was not easy. You started off by becoming a page. A
noble's son could start training to be a knight when he was seven years old. Nobles' sons
had to train with weapons of course, but they also had to learn how to ride a horse, how to
behave towards their liege lords and ladies, and even about music and the other arts. It
was just like going to school, only their teachers were the squires. Once they reached a
certain point in their training, they would be appointed as a squire.
A squire, who was generally a teenager, had a different set of duties. They had to teach the
pages of course, but they also had to wait on the knights. They continued their training in
battle, but also were assigned to a specific knight who completed their training. As a squire
you went into battle with the knight and fought at his side. This was where you proved if
you had the ability to be a knight. Once you had proved your ability, you were made a
knight in a very formal ceremony.
All pages, squires and knights had to follow an elaborate code of conduct. This was called
Chivalry. Knights existed between the year 800 a.d. and the year 1450 a.d. Knights were a
great means of fighting until guns and cannons replaced them.
57. Young Thomas has come to the castle to be a page. He's being given a basic education - nothing too fancy - as well as being
taught manners and how to be a knight. He serves Lord and Lady Sherwood food at the High Table, which is a great honor.
When Thomas is older, he'll be a squire like Baldwin who looks after a knight. Baldwin helps Sir Geoffrey dress and takes care
of everything from his master's weapons to his horse. Both Thomas and Baldwin hope to be a knight one day too.
If a squire is lucky, and has proved his worth, Lord Sherwood will 'dub him' a knight - with a tap of a sword on each shoulder -
at a special ceremony in the name of the king. Then he can call himself 'Sir'.
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60. Camelot the Legend
The very name conjures up visions of chivalry and magic, romance and adventure. Back in the mists of time half way between
history and myth there came man to lead his people to glory - Arthur. Under the guidance of Merlin he drew the sword of
destiny from the stone and won the crown.
In British legend, Camelot was the capital of the kingdom of King Arthur. Cadbury Castle in Somerset, an isolated Iron Age hill
fort, is the site most often identified with Camelot. Archaeological evidence confirms that during the 6th century the fort was
occupied by a powerful British warrior chieftain. However, local folklore advances alternative sites at Camelford in Cornwall
and Winchester in Hampshire as the original Camelot.
King Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin, Lancelot, Camelot and Excalibur are names rooted in British
tradition and culture. Their stories have been recreated through centuries, from the poets and
romancers of France and Germany through the poetry of Tennyson and the music drama of
Wagner to successful stage and screen adaption. Local tales and folklore are spread over a vast
stretch of territory, from Scotland through Northern England and Wales to Cornwall, and
extending also into Brittany, where a great part of the legend is thought to have originated.
Early chroniclers believed that the seat of Arthur's power was the famed town of Camelot,
situated in the south-west. Modern research has shown that behind the figure of legend was a
real person of considerable historical significance.
The south west of England possesses a powerful tradition of independence, a strain of mysticism
taken from early Pagan times and modified by Christianity and a breathtaking combination of
scenery and climate. This area was the home of a man of greatness and fighting prowess who
became a folk-hero.
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63. King Arthur is one of the greatest figures in English folklore.
According to legend he lived in the late 5th and early 6th
centuries at a time when Britain was the scene of the final
bloody struggles for domination between the Romano-British
Celts and the Saxon invaders. He is considered to have been
the leader in the defense of the south-western homelands.
Arthur was a Christian warrior, and led a band of 28 knights,
the legendary knights of the round table. One of these knights
was Lancelot, whose love for the beautiful Guinevere, the wife
of King Arthur is one of the best known Arthurian stories
resulting in the break up of the round table.
A historian writes;
"In this time of winter and destruction, there were brave men
among the Britons, who for many years held back the heathen
Saxons, striving with might and wisdom to preserve their
country, to maintain an orderly and decent system of
government, to preserve town, church and villa, to rescue the
beleaguered, and to bring peace to the land. Such a man was
Arthur."
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76. King Arthur was a legendary British leader of the late fifth and
early sixth centuries, who, according to Medieval histories and
romances, led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the
early sixth century. The details of Arthur's story are mainly
composed of folklore and literary. The legendary Arthur
developed as a figure of international interest largely through the
popularity of Geoffrey of Monmouth's fanciful and imaginative
12th-century Historia Regum Britanniae (History of the Kings of
Britain). Some Welsh and Breton tales and poems relating the
story of Arthur date from earlier than this work; in these works,
Arthur appears either as a great warrior defending Britain from
human and supernatural enemies.
Although the themes, events and characters of the Arthurian legend varied widely from text to text, and there is no
one canonical version, Geoffrey's version of events often served as the starting point for later stories. Geoffrey
depicted Arthur as a king of Britain who defeated the Saxons and established an empire over Britain, Ireland,
Iceland, Norway and Gaul. Many elements and incidents that are now an integral part of the Arthurian story appear
in Geoffrey's Historia, including Arthur's father Uther Pendragon, the wizard Merlin, Arthur's wife Guinevere, the
sword Excalibur, Arthur's birth at Tintagel, his final battle against Mordred at Camlann and final rest in Avalon. The
12th-century French writer Chrétien de Troyes, who added Lancelot and the Holy Grail to the story, began the genre
of Arthurian romance that became a significant strand of medieval literature.
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developed in the 12th century from the mounted warriors of the 10th and 11th centuries
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95. Joining a Guild
There was a process to becoming a member of a
guild.
The first step was to be an apprentice : A young
boy, around the age of 10, would go and work for
a craftsman without pay to help learn the craft.
Later an apprentice became a journeyman , who
worked for a wages for a craftsman
. The Masterpiece
For a journeyman to become a master craftsman,
he had to complete a Masterpiece .
This was their audition for the guild to determined if
their work made the qualified enough to join the
guild and start their own business.
Then they could become a Master Craftsman and
own their own business (somewhere else!)
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103. Richard I was King of England from 6 July 1189
until his death. He was known as Richard Coeur
de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his
reputation as a great military leader and warrior.
At some time around the 16th century, tales of
Robin Hood started to mention him as a
contemporary and supporter of King Richard the
Lionheart, Robin being driven to outlawry,
during the misrule of Richard's evil brother John,
while Richard was away at the Third Crusade.
Richard I: “He was a bad son, a
bad husband, and a bad king, but
a gallant and splendid soldier."
"Richard the Lionheart"
104. John Lackland (24 December 1167 – 19 October 1216)
was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death. He
ascended to the throne as the younger brother of King
Richard I, who died without issue. John was the youngest
of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor,
Duchess of Aquitaine, and was their second surviving son
to ascend the throne; thus, he continued the line of
Plantagenet kings of England.
Apart from entering popular legend as the enemy of Robin
Hood, he is perhaps best-known for having acquiesced in
1215 – to the barons of English nobility – to seal Magna
Carta, a document which limited kingly power in England
and which is popularly thought as an early step in the
evolution of limited government.
King John I
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1337–1453
Between 1337 and 1453, England and
France fought a series of conflicts,
known as the Hundred Years’ War.
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129. Plague…just the word brings up thoughts of death,
destruction, the “end of times” and mass casualties.
Most of these are true descriptions of the pandemic that
spread through Europe during the 14th century,
commonly know as the Black Death. The Black Death was
at it’s peak from the years 1348-1350 and killed between
75-200 million people or 30 to 60% of Europe’s
population. These numbers are staggering even by
today’s standards. This disease was brought to Europe by
the fleas on rats that populated the many ships that
traveled along the trade routes from China and Asia.
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133. Visiting the Paris Catacombs
As mentioned, the tunnels which make up the Catacombs of Paris is often called “maze-like” –
in fact, what lies under the city streets has been compared to Swiss cheese (or Gruyere, if you
prefer).
No matter the cheese you choose, the Catacombs – although a worthwhile site to add to your
list of must-sees in Paris – aren’t an attraction you’ll want to tackle without some guidance.
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140. St. Thomas Aquinas,
priest and doctor of
the Church, patron of
all universities and of
students.
St. Thomas Becket, born in London,
England, on December 21, 1118, was
the Archbishop of Canterbury from
1162 until his murder in 1170 by King
Henry II’s knights. The king had
ordered his murder for refusing to
give the monarchy power over the
church. Becket’s death made him into
a martyr to followers of the Catholic
Church, and Pope Alexander
canonized him in 1173.
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154. Justinian ruled the Byzantine
empire from 527 to 565. During
his reign, Justinian
• recovered provinces that
had been previously overrun
by invaders. The Byzantine
empire reached its greatest
size under Justinian.
• launched a program to
beautify Constantinople.
The church of Hagia Sophia
improved on earlier Roman
buildings.
• reformed the law. Justinian’s
Code was a model for
medieval monarchs, the
Roman Catholic Church, and
later legal thinkers.
• used the law to unite the
empire under his control
Justinian ruled as an
autocrat, or sole ruler with
complete authority. He also
had power over the Church.
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156. During the Mongol
period, the princes of
Moscow steadily
increased their power.
Moscow benefited from
its location near
important river trade
routes.
Moscow was made the
capital of the Russian
Orthodox Church.
Ivan the Great and Ivan
the Terrible centralized
power and recovered
Russian territories.