Feudalism

Based on the picture who was at the top of the Feudal Society?

• King
• Peasants
• Knights
• Nobles

What does this picture represent?

• A castle
• Rivers
• A manor
• Farms

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is a fief?

• land given to Knights in exchange for loyalty
• Something Kings ate
• A disease that killed many peasants
• Not a real thing

What is the difference between a Lord and a Vassal?

• Nothing
• Lords are the boss of the Vassal
• Vassals had more money
• Lords were not connected to Vassals

Who was the King to reunite Europe after the Fall of the Roman Empire?

• William the Conqueror
• Charlemagne
• John VIII
• Caesar

What is William the Conqueror NOT known for?

• Taking over England at the Battle of Hastings
• Beginning Feudalism in England
• Giving his knights fiefs of land
• Discovering America

What was a peasant's job?

• Farming
• Building tools
• Cooking
• All of the above

What were Knights expected to give in exchange for land?

• Loyalty
• Protection
• Taxes
• All of the above

True of false: Peasants could leave whenever they wanted

• True
• False

Who technically owned all of the land in the Kingdom?

• The King
• Everyone
• Peasants
• knights