5.1 Lords and vassals, Franks and Frisians

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5.1 Lords and vassals, Franks and Frisians

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Lesson goals for today
At the end of this lesson you...
  • understand how de Francs got so powerful in Europe.
  • understand how their society was structured.

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[5.1] What title was Charlemagne given from the Pope after helping him?

Slide 3 - Open question

[5.1] Name two tribes that lived next to the Franks

Slide 4 - Open question

[5.1] What is a vassal?

Slide 5 - Open question

Planning for this lesson
Instruction 5.1 + notes
Assignment about 5.1

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After the fall of Rome
  • Local rulers get more power and try to gather more.
  • Mostly Germanic tribes where very powerful after the fall of Rome 
Hunnic horseman invading the former Roman Empire and causing chaos

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The Franks
  • =Germanic tribe
  • Settle in Belgium and the surrounding area.
  • Known for their warrior culture= fighting was normal for them. 
Even the king fought hand to hand combat sometimes

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What is the general term for leader in the Middle Ages?
A
Knight
B
King
C
Emperor
D
Lord

Slide 9 - Quiz

Lords and vassals
  • Lords= rulers such as kings or counts.
  • Vassals= followers of lords. 
  • In halls (buildings for large groups) lords and vassals ate, drank, and made decisions.

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The Frisians
  • Germanic tribe that lived in the northern border of the Frankish Empire.
  • Charles Martel managed to defeat the Frisians in battle -> all of NL in Frankish hands. 

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Charlemagne
  • Most powerful Frankish ruler.
  • Nickname= Father of Europe.
  • Was crowned Emperor by the pope in 800 AD. 

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Explain two things you learned about the Franks today

Slide 15 - Open question

Lesson goals for today
At the end of this lesson you...
  • understand how de Francs got so powerful in Europe.
  • understand how their society was structured.

Slide 16 - Slide

Planning for this lesson
Instruction 5.1 + notes
Assignment about 5.1

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5.1 Lords and vassals, Franks and Frisians

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