SS U3: Feudal System

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What is the name for the medieval upper class whose power was based on "blood and wealth"?

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Nobles

Front

A powerful person in the Middle Ages who had control over land was known as...

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a lord.

Front

What conclusion can be drawn from the diagram?

Back

There is a great divide between rich and poor in America.

Front

What fact about medieval life does the image attempt to present?

Back

The nobles were a small but wealthy social class.

Front

How much of the medieval population was part of the nobility?

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10%

Front

When did the Middle Ages take place?

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500CE to 1500CE

Front

What is NOT a name for the time period that came after the ancient era? Options: Middle Ages, Dark Ages, Medieval Times, Modern Era

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Modern Era

Front

What is the best explanation of feudalism?

Back

A political and military system where lords exchanged land for loyalty.

Front

Nobles who owed allegiance to more powerful land-owners were...

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vassals.

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What was NOT an obligation of the vassals? They had to fight or send knights. Vassals paid taxes (usually crops). Vassals promised loyalty. Vassals led wars.

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Vassals led wars.