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The Three Orders
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The Three Orders
Overview of Medieval 
Europe
1
Fall of Rome
After the Roman Empire's collapse, Germanic groups 
occupied regions of Italy, Spain and France.
2
Rise of Christianity
Christianity survived Rome's fall and spread to central and 
northern Europe, becoming a major landholder and political 
power.
3
Emergence of Feudalism
Social organization centered on land control, with features 
derived from Roman traditions and German customs.
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The Three Orders
Overview of Medieval 
Europe
1
Fall of Rome
After the Roman Empire's collapse, Germanic groups 
occupied regions of Italy, Spain and France.
2
Rise of Christianity
Christianity survived Rome's fall and spread to central and 
northern Europe, becoming a major landholder and political 
power.
3
Emergence of Feudalism
Social organization centered on land control, with features 
derived from Roman traditions and German customs.
Introduction to 
Feudalism
Definition
Feudalism describes the 
economic, legal, political and 
social relationships in medieval 
Europe, derived from the 
German word 'feud' meaning 'a 
piece of land' .
Economic Aspect
Based on the relationship 
between lords and peasants, 
where peasants cultivated their 
own land and that of the lord.
Social and Political Aspects
Lords provided military protection and had judicial control over 
peasants. Feudalism went beyond economics to cover social and political 
life.
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The Three Orders
Overview of Medieval 
Europe
1
Fall of Rome
After the Roman Empire's collapse, Germanic groups 
occupied regions of Italy, Spain and France.
2
Rise of Christianity
Christianity survived Rome's fall and spread to central and 
northern Europe, becoming a major landholder and political 
power.
3
Emergence of Feudalism
Social organization centered on land control, with features 
derived from Roman traditions and German customs.
Introduction to 
Feudalism
Definition
Feudalism describes the 
economic, legal, political and 
social relationships in medieval 
Europe, derived from the 
German word 'feud' meaning 'a 
piece of land' .
Economic Aspect
Based on the relationship 
between lords and peasants, 
where peasants cultivated their 
own land and that of the lord.
Social and Political Aspects
Lords provided military protection and had judicial control over 
peasants. Feudalism went beyond economics to cover social and political 
life.
France and England
France
Formerly Gaul, a Roman province, France was ruled by 
Frankish/French Christian kings from the 6th century. The 
French monarchy had strong links with the Church, 
strengthened when the Pope crowned Charlemagne as Holy 
Roman Emperor in 800.
England
The island of England-Scotland was conquered in the 11th 
century by a duke from the French province of Normandy, 
establishing feudal systems similar to those in France.
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The Three Orders
Overview of Medieval 
Europe
1
Fall of Rome
After the Roman Empire's collapse, Germanic groups 
occupied regions of Italy, Spain and France.
2
Rise of Christianity
Christianity survived Rome's fall and spread to central and 
northern Europe, becoming a major landholder and political 
power.
3
Emergence of Feudalism
Social organization centered on land control, with features 
derived from Roman traditions and German customs.
Introduction to 
Feudalism
Definition
Feudalism describes the 
economic, legal, political and 
social relationships in medieval 
Europe, derived from the 
German word 'feud' meaning 'a 
piece of land' .
Economic Aspect
Based on the relationship 
between lords and peasants, 
where peasants cultivated their 
own land and that of the lord.
Social and Political Aspects
Lords provided military protection and had judicial control over 
peasants. Feudalism went beyond economics to cover social and political 
life.
France and England
France
Formerly Gaul, a Roman province, France was ruled by 
Frankish/French Christian kings from the 6th century. The 
French monarchy had strong links with the Church, 
strengthened when the Pope crowned Charlemagne as Holy 
Roman Emperor in 800.
England
The island of England-Scotland was conquered in the 11th 
century by a duke from the French province of Normandy, 
establishing feudal systems similar to those in France.
The Three Orders
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First Order: Clergy
Those who pray
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Second Order: Nobility
Those who fight
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Third Order: Peasantry
Those who work
French priests believed society was divided into three 'orders' based on people's work. This concept was reinforced by religious 
figures like Abbess Hildegard of Bingen, who emphasized the necessity of social distinctions.