4. The Manorial system

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4. The manorial system

At the end of the lesson you'll be able to explain what the manorial system is and how it worked. 

What were mass migrations?

Why did Roman knowledge disappear? Use the key word 'mass migrations'

What is a domain?

What duties did a serf have?

Notes: the manorial system

Please write your notes down on paper or in Word. 

Don't just pay attention to the words on the scream, but also to what I'm saying. 

The manorial system

The manorial system is the name we use for the way the people in the Middle Ages organized their economy. 

Why? The manor was the building the lord lived in. This was the most important building. 

The manorial system

This system gave the peasants land and protection. They did have to become serfs and perform servile duties: all kinds of small jobs. 

The lord lived off what the serfs produced. He could become quite rich and pay for soldiers. 

Each domain was self sufficient: everything needed to survive was on the domain itself. 

Why was there little trade during the early middle ages? (500 - 800)

Assignment

Read: 'Different kinds of farmers' and 'Lords' on page 80/81 of your textbook (4.3 'Life in the countryside') 

Make: 4.3: 5, 6, 7, 8.