5.1 Lords and vassals, Franks and Frisians

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5.1 Lords and vassals, Franks and Frisians

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Goals for today
At the end of this lesson you...
  • understand how de Franks became so powerful in Europe.
  • understand how Frankish society was structured.

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Planning for this lesson
Instruction 5.1 + notes
Assignment about 5.1

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After the fall of Rome
  • Local rulers got more power and tried to gather more.
  • Many 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
  • Known for their warrior culture= fighting was normal for them. 
Even the king sometimes fought in hand-to-hand combat

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

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Lords and vassals
  • Lord= ruler such as a king or a count.
  • Vassal= follower of a lord.
  • In halls (buildings for large groups) lords and vassals ate, drank, and made decisions.

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Name two germanic tribes that lived next to the Franks

Slide 9 - Open question

The Frisians
  • Germanic tribe that lived north of the Franks.
  • Charles Martel defeated the Frisians in battle.
  • 734 AD: Slach oan de Boarn

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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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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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