FEUDALISM

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A NOT VERY DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM

WHAT MAKES YOU SAY THAT?

THE CAROLINGIAN EMPIRE: THE ORIGINS OF FEUDALISM

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REVISION

CAROLINGIAN EMPIRE ACTIVITIES (CLICK)

THE SECOND INVASIONS AND THE WEAKNESS OF ROYAL AUTHORITY

SECOND INVASIONS: VIKINGS, MAGYARS AND MUSLIMS

• After the fall of the Carolingian Empire in the 9th century: Europe divided in many kingdoms.

• Kings ended up having little power over their kingdoms,  (except over their very own lands). The custom of dividing territories among their children had a lot to do with it. 
• Not enough funding
• Small armies
• Lords with feudal rights and even larger territories than the king (originated in the Carolingian Empire)

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• At the same time: the second invasions occurred: kings unable to defend people efectively

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Lords did it= more power to the lords

What kingdoms emerged after the fall of the Carolingian Empire?

What led to the rise of the lords?