4.2 Emperors kings and lords

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Chapter 4

4.2 Emperors, kings and lords.

Welcome!

At the end of this lesson...

You can describe how the Frankish Empire started.

You can explain how the feudal system worked.

Planning

• What do you know already? (+- 10 min)
• Explanation (+- 15 min) 
• Video (+- 15 min)

Time of monks and knights (500 - 1000)

In white you see a helmet, like knights wore. In the background you see part of a monastery. Knighthood and the Christian church belong to the Time of monks and knights.

Feniks, Geschiedenis Werkplaats, Memo, Saga

Explain what the manorial system is

A Christian King

• In the year 481 Clovis became king of the Franks. 
• Under him the Frankish Empire became the strongest kingdom in Western Europe. 
• Clovis converted to Christianity and forced the people in his empire to do the same.

Why was Clovis so powerful?

1. He was a good military leader.
2. He worked closely with the church in Rome. The leaders of the church were powerful and well educated. They helped him with the government. Clovis helped the church in expanding their power.

Charlemagne

After Clovis' death, the Frankish Empire fell apart. The empire was divided among his four sons. After centuries of war, Charlemagne was crowned king of the Franks in 768.

You're going to watch a video. Make notes about Charlemagne's life. Write at least 5 things down. 

Discuss!

Chapter 4

4.2 Emperors, kings and lords.

Welcome!

At the end of this lesson...

You can describe how the Frankish Empire started.

You can explain how the feudal system worked.

Planning

• What do you know already? (+- 10 min)
• Explanation + demonstration (+- 25 min)
• Did you understand? (+- 10 min)

Time of monks and knights (500 - 1000)

In white you see a helmet, like knights wore. In the background you see part of a monastery. Knighthood and the Christian church belong to the Time of monks and knights.

Feniks, Geschiedenis Werkplaats, Memo, Saga

Frankish Empire

Short video

You're going to watch a video about Feudalism. Write down Dutch words that you don't know the English translation of. We'll translate them together afterwards!

Demonstration!

With paper!

Changes after Charlemagne

• Frankish law: the king's property had to be divided among his sons after his death. The Empire falls apart. 
• The government is weakened by the feudal system.
• The Vikings!

What is a good example of the feudal system?

1. The king rules his country all by himself.
2. The king has ministers who advise him on the governance of his country.
3. The king has no say in the governance of his country.
4. The king has divided his country into twenty pieces. Each piece is governed by a friend of his.

On this thirteenth-century image, a vassal pledges allegiance to Charlemagne.

Is this statement correct or incorrect?
Charlemagne now becomes the feudal lord of the vassal

1. Correct
2. incorrect

On this thirteenth-century image, a vassal pledges allegiance to Charlemagne.

Is this statement correct or incorrect?
This picture is a direct source about Charlemagne.

1. Goed
2. Fout