Chapter 13 Section 2 & 3 Feudalism in Europe

The feudal system was based on a network of

• castles protecting trade routes

• fiefs

• knights, or mounted warriors

• mutual obligations

In exchange for ___________ a lord granted land to a vassal.

• a fief

• military protection

• money

• weapons

Who would you find at the top of the feudal pyramid?

• noble

• church official

• serf

• King

In the Middles Ages, the vast majority of people were

• serfs

• slaves

• knights

• nobles

Which of the following would a lord NOT provide to a serf?

• housing

• farmland

• protection from bandits

• physical money

The invasions by these groups caused widespread disorder and suffering. Kings could not effectively defend their lands. As a result, many people turned to local rulers for protection.

• Vikings, Magyars, Moors

• Vikings and Muslims

• Franks, Vikings, Muslims

• Vikings, Persians, and Scandinavians

The average life expectancy of medieval peasants was

• 35

• 25

• 30

• 55

A medieval manor is best described as

• large

• self-sufficient community

• grassy

• full of people

Feudalism depends on

• military protection

• weapons

• the control of land

• peasants

During the medieval times, social class was

• based on merit.

• inherited.