Structure of Society in Middle Ages

Structure of Society in Middle Ages

By Aggrey Ankwatse

Define is hierarchy and suggest some real life applications for this term

Think, Pair and Share

A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.

Hierachy

Activity.

Can you rank all members present in this class according to their level of authority and status.

Subject | Subject

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Multiple Choice

Define a hierachy

• a system in which members of a society are ranked according to relative status or authority from least to lowest

• a system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority from highest to lowest

• a system in which members of an organization are ranked according to relative capacity to vote.

• a system in which members of a society are ranked according to theirrelative importance

Time, Place, and Space

​​Key Concept

Identity, development

​​Related Convept

Fairness and development

Exploration: power and privilege

​​Global Context

​​Concepts and Contexts

Statement of Inquiry

The identity and development of past societies in Time, Place and Space revolved around power and privileges of social classes.

• Consider ideas from multiple perspectives

• Brainstorming and visual diagrams to generate new ideas and inquiries

• Create original works and ideas; use existing works and ideas in new ways.

• Evaluate evidence and arguments

• Gather and organize relevant information to formulate an argument

​Critical thinking skills

Organize and depict information logically

​Communication skills

Approaches to Learning (ATLs)

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Lesson Objectives

By the end of the lesson, you should be able to;

• Recall the structure of of society under the feudal system and describe the responsibilities and obligations of each level of society.

• Describe key terms as used under the feudal system

Feudalism (feudal system) was a set of legal and military customs in medieval Europe that flourished between the 9th and 15th centuries.

​It is a social and political system that existed in Europe during the Middle Ages in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and the use of land in return.

​It can be broadly defined as a system for structuring society around relationships derived from the holding of land, known as a fiefdom or fief, in exchange for service or labour.

Multiple Choice

Feudalism was a set of legal and military customs in medieval Europe that flourished between the

• 15th and 5th century

• 5th and 16th century

• 9th and 15th century

• 5th and 15th century

Multiple Choice

What is the feudal system?

• a system of leadership that existed in Europe during the Middle Ages

• a social and political system that existed in Europe during the Middle Ages

• a system in which the King rewarded his most trusted people during the middle Ages

• a system of land ownership in Europe during the Middle Ages

The system was introduced by William the conqueror who ruled England from 1066AD after deafiting King Harold Godwinson at the battle of Hastings. William the conqueror was a foreigner from Normandy (France) therefore he was not popular as King of England. He spent much time away hence he needed a system to keep the English in control under his rule and therefore he introduced the feudal system in which land (fief) was the most valued asset.

Origin of the Feudal System

Multiple Choice

Why was William the conqueror absent in England most of the time during his reign?

• he was not popular

• he was also a duke of Normandy in France

• he lacked leardership skills

• he went to fight and conquer other teritories

Multiple Choice

Which Anglo-Saxon King was defeated by William of Normandy at the battle of Hastings?

• Harold Godwinson

• William the Conqueror

• Chalemagne

• Harold the Great

Multiple Choice

Feudalism was introduced by .....................

• William the Conqueror

• Harold Godwinson

• William Godwinson

• Edward the confessor

Discuss the structure of the society in the middle ages under the feudal system. Describe the key classes of people in the hierarchy and their responsibilities and obligations at their level in society

Group Discussion

Group Discussion

Discuss the structure of society in the middle ages under the feudal system. Describe the key classes of people in the hierarchy and their responsibilities and obligations at their level in society

NOTE: DO THIS WORK ON GOOGLE SLIDES IN GROUPS OF 4.

PRESENTATIONS WILL BE DONE TOMORROW (FRIDAY 27/1/2023)