1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:08,480 Feudal Society Knights, Castles, and Lords 2 00:00:08,480 --> 00:00:10,380 Hello everyone! 3 00:00:10,380 --> 00:00:15,720 I am Jesus, your teacher bringing you another video about the Middle Ages in Spain. 4 00:00:15,720 --> 00:00:20,000 I am delighted to embark on an enthralling journey with all of you, delving deep into 5 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:23,360 the captivating world of Feudalism and its origins. 6 00:00:23,360 --> 00:00:27,680 Today, I am going to talk about the Feudal Society. 7 00:00:27,680 --> 00:00:31,680 How did Feudalism begin? 8 00:00:31,680 --> 00:00:39,200 In the Middle Ages, around 1,000 years ago, life was quite different from today. 9 00:00:39,200 --> 00:00:42,960 Feudalism started as a way to bring order and protection to people during uncertain 10 00:00:42,960 --> 00:00:44,640 times. 11 00:00:44,640 --> 00:00:51,240 Imagine a big puzzle with different pieces coming together to form a community. 12 00:00:51,240 --> 00:00:54,280 Social Relations in Feudal Society 13 00:00:54,280 --> 00:00:59,800 Feudal society was like a pyramid, with the king at the top, followed by nobles and knights, 14 00:00:59,800 --> 00:01:03,040 and then the peasants and serfs at the bottom. 15 00:01:03,040 --> 00:01:07,760 The king owned all the land, and he gave parts of it to nobles and knights in exchange for 16 00:01:07,760 --> 00:01:11,240 loyalty and military service. 17 00:01:11,240 --> 00:01:13,400 Knights and their castles. 18 00:01:13,400 --> 00:01:19,340 Knights were brave warriors who rode on horseback and wore shiny armor. 19 00:01:19,340 --> 00:01:24,200 They protected the people and the lands they were given. 20 00:01:24,200 --> 00:01:28,880 They lived in big, strong castles that were like fortresses. 21 00:01:28,880 --> 00:01:33,000 Castles were important for defense, and they even had drawbridges and moats to keep enemies 22 00:01:33,000 --> 00:01:35,600 out. 23 00:01:35,600 --> 00:01:38,520 Life in Feudal Spain 24 00:01:38,520 --> 00:01:41,680 Life in Feudal Spain was challenging. 25 00:01:41,680 --> 00:01:47,980 Most people were peasants or serfs, working on the land owned by the nobles. 26 00:01:47,980 --> 00:01:54,620 They farmed the fields and had to give part of their crops to the nobles as rent. 27 00:01:54,620 --> 00:01:58,300 Serfs were like the farmers' helpers, but they were not free to leave the land they 28 00:01:58,300 --> 00:02:02,020 worked on. 29 00:02:02,020 --> 00:02:04,940 Lords and their responsibilities. 30 00:02:04,940 --> 00:02:09,780 Nobles and lords had many responsibilities. 31 00:02:09,780 --> 00:02:15,420 They had to protect their lands from invaders and help the king in times of war. 32 00:02:15,420 --> 00:02:19,060 They also had to make sure that justice was served in their territories and take care 33 00:02:19,060 --> 00:02:22,380 of their peasants and serfs. 34 00:02:22,380 --> 00:02:24,940 The Decline of Feudalism 35 00:02:24,940 --> 00:02:28,660 As time passed, things started to change. 36 00:02:28,660 --> 00:02:32,620 Trade and commerce grew, and cities became more important. 37 00:02:32,620 --> 00:02:37,300 This led to the rise of a new class of people called merchants and artisans who didn't fit 38 00:02:37,300 --> 00:02:39,740 neatly into the feudal system. 39 00:02:39,740 --> 00:02:44,760 Additionally, powerful kings and queens wanted more control, and they began to weaken the 40 00:02:44,760 --> 00:02:46,600 power of the nobles. 41 00:02:46,600 --> 00:02:49,480 The End of Feudal Society in Spain 42 00:02:49,480 --> 00:02:55,080 In the late Middle Ages, around the 15th century, Spain saw a power shift. 43 00:02:55,080 --> 00:03:00,720 The Catholic monarchs, Isabel and Fernando, united Spain and brought an end to many small 44 00:03:00,720 --> 00:03:02,600 kingdoms. 45 00:03:02,600 --> 00:03:08,480 They also reduced the power of the nobles and strengthened the central government. 46 00:03:08,480 --> 00:03:13,800 With the discovery of the New World, Spain's focus shifted to exploration and colonization 47 00:03:13,840 --> 00:03:17,960 and the traditional feudal system slowly faded away. 48 00:03:17,960 --> 00:03:21,680 And there you have it, young historians! 49 00:03:21,680 --> 00:03:25,800 Feudalism was a fascinating system that helped bring order to medieval Spain, but as the 50 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:28,960 times changed, so did society. 51 00:03:28,960 --> 00:03:35,320 Remember, history teaches us valuable lessons, so keep exploring and learning about the past. 52 00:03:35,320 --> 00:03:40,200 Thanks for watching, and keep being curious and asking questions! 53 00:03:40,200 --> 00:03:40,880 See you soon!