Feudalism

What did knights receive in exchange for their pledge of loyalty to a lord?

• a sword

• a fief (land and title)

• a holy relic

• an indulgence

What was manorialism?

• The knights code of honor.

• The economic system of feudalism.

• The social structure of feudalism

• The jobs done by groups of Christian monks.

What does this diagram reveal about the feudal system?

• It was based on educational achievement.

• It was based on Protestant or Catholic faith.

• It was based on social advancement.

• It was based on a social class structure.

What brought stability to Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• the election of government officials

• the development of the feudal system

• the development of the caste system

• the creation of well-structured cities

What caused the growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• the rivalry between the ancient empires

• the unification of European rulers

• the decline of the Roman Catholic Church

• the collapse of a strong central government

Under manorialism, who did most of the actual work on the landholdings of the lords?

• king

• knights

• lords

• peasants

Which would be the most accurate description of a vassal?

• one who buys land from the government

• one who has a person working for him

• one who is the leader of the manor and gives away land

• one who is obligated to another because of land received

How did feudalism help to create nation-states in Western Europe?

• It changed the economy to be based on trade.

• It weakened the power of the Roman Catholic Church.

• It strengthened the kings army and centralized their power.

• It did not make an impact on Western Europe.

Why did Europeans in the Middle Ages turn towards feudalism?

• It offered the people protection and stability.

• It was forced upon them by the traders along the Silk Road.

• The feudal system was similar to the Romans government.

• The Pope told them to do it or they would not go to heaven.

Which of the following could be considered vassals under the feudal system? (Check all that apply)

• King

• Lord/Noble

• Knight

• Samurai