Social Classes in Feudal Times

Front

What was the highest social class during feudal times?

Back

Monarchs

Front

How did lords and ladies typically become part of their social class?

Back

By being chosen by the king or born into it

Front

What was the primary role of knights during feudal times?

Back

To provide protection

Front

Where did peasants typically live during feudal times?

Back

Small huts

Front

Explain how the "Divine Rights of Kings" influenced the social order during feudal times.

Back

It justified the king's authority as chosen by God.

Front

Describe the relationship between lords and knights in the feudal system.

Back

Lords provided land to knights in exchange for protection.

Front

Analyze why knights needed to be wealthy during feudal times.

Back

To afford armor, weapons, and horses

Front

Compare the living conditions of lords and peasants during feudal times.

Back

Lords lived in manors, while peasants lived in small huts.

Front

Evaluate the impact of the feudal system on the social mobility of peasants.

Back

Peasants had limited social mobility and were generally born into their class.

Front

Predict how the responsibilities of a lord might change if the king decided to reclaim some of their land.

Back

The lord would have less land to manage and might lose influence.