Sim notes test 1 Flashcards
Roman Empire Splits
western & Eastern/Byzantine empires (3rd century)
who sacked western Roman empire in 410? (1st time)
King Alaric (visigoth)
Who raided Rome in 445?
Vandals
Who conquered and removed western Roman emperor?
Odoacer of the Lombards
What happened to Byzantine empire?
Grows, Constantinople falls to ottomans in 1453
Praetorian Guard
emperor’s bodyguards, assassinate many emperors and input new leader
Feudalism
vassals serve lords, get protection and land in return
Oath of Homage
bonded vassal to a Lord
Oath of Fealty
vassal would support lord’s court/decisions (could be sworn to multiple lords)
What happened upon king Edward of England’s death?
had no heir, throne open. Duke William of normandy Battle Harold of Norway at Battle of Hastings (William win)
serfdom
given land by Lord to work, bound to the land and the Lord
Serfs work:
6 days a week (not Sunday for church) plus many religious holidays off
serfs homes:
thin lattice walls, mud, manure, straw
2 types of guilds
merchant, craft (control production)
Jus primae noctis
lord has right to sexual relations with serfs/vassals wives on wedding night