The Feudal system Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the Feudal system?
A social structure that dominated medieval Europe, where land was exchanged for service.
True or False: In the Feudal system, kings owned all the land.
True
Fill in the blank: The person who received land from a lord in the Feudal system was called a ______.
vassal
Who were the nobles in the Feudal system?
Wealthy landowners who held land from the king and provided military service.
Multiple Choice: What did serfs do in the Feudal system? A) Fight in wars B) Work the land C) Govern regions
B) Work the land
What is a fief?
A piece of land granted to a vassal by a lord.
True or False: Peasants had more rights than nobles in the Feudal system.
False
What was the primary obligation of a vassal to their lord?
To provide military service and loyalty.
Fill in the blank: The Feudal system was characterized by a hierarchy of ______.
land ownership
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a social class in the Feudal system? A) Kings B) Merchants C) Knights
B) Merchants
What role did knights play in the Feudal system?
They were warriors who served their lords in exchange for land.
True or False: The Feudal system allowed for social mobility.
False
What was the relationship between a lord and a vassal called?
Feudal contract
Fill in the blank: The Feudal system began to decline in the ______ century.
15th
What were the main economic activities of serfs?
Agriculture and farming.
