Feudalism, Manorialism, and Town Life

Which feudal class had the most people?

• Monarchs
• Lords
• Knights
• Peasants

In Feudal Europe, manors functioned as

• large estates for the poor
• independent land owned by the church
• trading centers for many travelers
• self-sufficient economic communities

The term feudalism is best defined as a

• Division of power between branches of government
• Holy war between Christians and Muslims
• Process in which goods are traded for other goods
• System in which land is exchanged for military service or loyalty

What were knights given in return for their service?

• A chance to marry the noble’s daughter.
• Peasants to serve him in every way.
• Money in the form of gold.
• A portion of land called a fief.

Who would have most likely said the following?
“If you give me your loyalty, I will give you land and protection.”

• A serf
• a pope
• A lord
• barbarian

What was a serf?

• the level you were before you could be a knight
• a servant in the manor house
• a peasant who couldn't leave the land
• a nobleman

Chivalry was

• a code of honor practiced by samurai
• a code of honor practiced by knights
• the right of kings to rule
• the right of serfs to be free

In western Europe, feudalism developed after the

• Roman Empire collapsed  
• Renaissance began
• City of Constantinople fell
• Mongols invaded

What do lords get from the knights in feudalism?

• protection
• chickens
• a new castle
• money

What is a manor?

• a large estate owned by a peasant
• a large estate owned by a noble
• a large estate owned by a serf
• a large estate owned by a farmer