The Middle Ages lasted from around the 5th century until the 15th century. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. After the fall of Rome, the government or or no single state tried to reunite the people who lived on the European continent. The Catholic Church soon tried to take over and help reunite the people. The Catholic Church was a big part of Europe. It was the only church in Europe during this time so it had a major role. Leaders, kings, and queens gained their power from their alliances and from the protection of the Catholic Church. Rural life in Europe was governed by a system of scholars called “feudalism”. In a feudal society a king granted large pieces of land
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In return of the hard labor they got to live on the land. They were promised and granted protection in case of an enemy invasion. The inventions of agricultural innovations such as the heavy plow and three-field rotation crop made farming more efficient, reliable and more productive. There became fewer farmers, food supply became more and more. Population grew and people migrated and moved their way to the cities and more towns. Daily life in the Middle Ages was dictated by your social class ranking, wealth, power, and the feudal system. Everything was a source of privilege for the nobles. High ranked noble such as kings, queens, and other high ranked people lived in grand great big castles with their nights, ladies and retinues. Women were expected to help their peasant husbands by doing housework and helping them with their chores as well. Peasants had to work long and hard laborious hours plowing and harvesting and doing other things they were told to do. Noblewoman were treated with respect and had a very easy work life. The political organization was a big deal during the Middle Ages. People were ruled by Carolingian rulers. Personal safety and security were the main and primary sources for most of the individuals. To maintain a strong and domain government, individual security was granted. Political views varied from different areas and who the leader in those areas
In return of the hard labor they got to live on the land. They were promised and granted protection in case of an enemy invasion. The inventions of agricultural innovations such as the heavy plow and three-field rotation crop made farming more efficient, reliable and more productive. There became fewer farmers, food supply became more and more. Population grew and people migrated and moved their way to the cities and more towns. Daily life in the Middle Ages was dictated by your social class ranking, wealth, power, and the feudal system. Everything was a source of privilege for the nobles. High ranked noble such as kings, queens, and other high ranked people lived in grand great big castles with their nights, ladies and retinues. Women were expected to help their peasant husbands by doing housework and helping them with their chores as well. Peasants had to work long and hard laborious hours plowing and harvesting and doing other things they were told to do. Noblewoman were treated with respect and had a very easy work life. The political organization was a big deal during the Middle Ages. People were ruled by Carolingian rulers. Personal safety and security were the main and primary sources for most of the individuals. To maintain a strong and domain government, individual security was granted. Political views varied from different areas and who the leader in those areas