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Medieval Feudalism I. (850-950)—The fall of the Roman Empire led to constant invasion by Vikings, Muslims and other tribes which caused suffering and disorder 1. People could not rely on far away rulers for help (KINGS) 2. Instead, many turned to local rulers for protection (LORDS) 3.Leaders who provided protection attracted followers and political strength 4.Feudalism develops because there is NO STRONG CENTRAL GOVERNMENT after the fall of the Roman Empire a. Feudalism—a social, political, and economic system based on personal loyalties, strict social class II. New Social Order Emerges: 1. King—Figurehead with generally no real power 2. Lord—powerful landowners that granted land called a fief to vassals in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and service 3. Church Officials— clergy were very powerful and highly respected 4. Vassals—a person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and services 5. Knights—vassals that were mounted warriors who pledged to defend their lords land in exchange for fiefs 6. Peasants—workers * Serfs—peasants who could not leave the place they were born -- NOT slaves but must work for lord several days a week in exchange for the use of a portion of land to grow their own crops Development of Feudalism CAUSE FALL OF ROMAN EMPIRE EFFECTS • • • •