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 Introduction
The Medieval Era was in into three phases:
European history the The Early Medieval Era,
the Classical Medieval Era
period between Antiquity
and the Late Medieval
and the modern era. The Era.
medieval period is
subdivided
The Middle Ages

People use the phrase “Middle Ages”

to describe Europe between the fall
of Rome and the beginnings of the
Renaissance
The life in the Middle
Ages
Life was harsh, with a limited diet and
little comfort. Women were subordinate
to men, in both the peasant and noble
classes, and were expected to ensure the
smooth running of the household.
Children had a 50% survival rate
beyond age one, and began to
contribute to family life around age
twelve
For what what are the Middle
Ages known for?
The Middle Ages are best known for their
violent revolts and revolutions, gruesome
punishments, feasting and fetes, gallant knights
and fairytale princesses.
 The role of the man
Men were considered the breadwinners and the
most important people in the family unit.
Women endeavoured to please the men around
them and were often subservient to their needs.
Men were considered the most important
members of society and were treated with
respect and admiration
 NOBILITY
European nobility originated in the
feudal/seignorial system that arose in Europe
during the Middle Ages. Originally, knights or
nobles were mounted warriors who swore
allegiance to their sovereign and promised to
fight for him in exchange for an allocation of land
(usually together with serfs living thereon).
Nobility was usually inherited, and gained in
prestige through heredity, but could also be
purchased or created by monarchs. Hierarchy
existed within aristocracy, with many ranks of
title. Aristocrats enjoyed privileges, such as
hunting rights and tax exemptions, granted in
exchange for military and civil service.