Middle Ages Social Classes (Dif)

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

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

What might be the consequences for a knight who fails to protect the land of a lord?

Back

The knight might lose their land and status.

Front

Identify the main responsibilities of peasants in the feudal system.

Back

Providing food and labor

Front

What was the primary reason lords provided land to knights?

Back

To receive protection

Front

How did the feudal system ensure the protection of the kingdom?

Back

By having knights protect the land in exchange for land from lords