Learning Activities - Feudalism in Europe During the Medieval Period
Explore the structure and implementation of feudalism in Europe through the following activities:
1. Read chapter 4.5 'The Feudal System' on pages 92 and 93 of History Alive 8
2. Put your headphones in and watch the video below... (you may like to take some notes)
1. Read chapter 4.5 'The Feudal System' on pages 92 and 93 of History Alive 8
2. Put your headphones in and watch the video below... (you may like to take some notes)
3. Using the information you have read and watched, plus an internet search if needed, create an annotated (labelled and descriptive) diagram in your work book that illustrates the social, political and economic structure of Medieval Europe. That is, you should demonstrate an understanding of:
- which groups of people held the power,
- who showed loyalty to whom and how,
- who had to pay taxes to whom,
- how people got their land, food and safety
You may want to use the diagram on page 92 and the images below as some inspiration for how to set it out.
- which groups of people held the power,
- who showed loyalty to whom and how,
- who had to pay taxes to whom,
- how people got their land, food and safety
You may want to use the diagram on page 92 and the images below as some inspiration for how to set it out.
4. Answer the following questions in your workbook in regards to the European feudal system
- Which group made up the largest portion of Medieval European society?
- Who held the political power in Medieval Europe?
- What was the role of the lords in Medieval Europe?
5. Read the primary source below and answer the following questions in your workbook:
- What does the term 'homage' mean?
- What does this tell us about feudalism and the Medieval society?
Created by Miss Bennett