Notes from class:
-From 800 to 1000, invasions destroyed the Carolingian Empire.
-Muslim raiders from the south seized Sicily and raided Italy.
-Vikings (also called Northmen) were Germanic people.
-They worship warlike gods and took pride in nicknames like Eric Bloodaxe
-Vikings carried out their raids quickly.
-Viking warships were awe inspiring.
-The largest of the warships held 300 warships, with rowing the ship's 72 oars.
-Vikings were also traders, farmers, and explorers.
-The Magyars swept across the plains of the Danube River and invaded western Europe in the late 800s.
-The invasions from Vikings, Magyars, and Muslims caused widespread disorder and suffering.
-The worst years of attacks spanned from 850-950.
-The feudal system was based on rights and obligations.
-The Manor was the lord's estate.
-Typically, 15 to 30 families lived in the village on a manor.
-The Manor was a largely self-sufficient community.
-You had to pay a large price to live on the Manor.
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