European Feudalism

Why did Europe adopted feudalism during the Middle Ages?

• to give more power to the King

• to give more power to the peasants

• to protect Western Europe from attacks

• to learn new fighting tactics against the Vikings

Feudalism is a political, social, and economic system that revolves around what?

• religion

• land

• government

• laws

How was a person's class determined in feudal Europe during the Middle Ages?

• score on a test

• the King chose your class

• you were free to choose

• by birth

Which describes a peasant lifestyle?

• They wore bright colors so lords could find them easily

• They ate a lot meat-based dishes like chicken and pheasant

• They had arranged marriages, typically at 12-14 years old

• There was no free time for this group, unlike the nobles

What was the most important part of a peasant's life?

• Making the lord money

• Religion and the Church

• Climbing the social pyramid

• Hunting and playing chess

How many holidays did the peasants recognize every year?

• 8

• 20

• 50

• 80

Which best describes what a knight is?

• Teacher

• Judge

• Priest

• Soldier

What was the most important job of a feudal knight?

• Protecting the land of the lord/King

• Winning jousting and fighting touraments

• Working the land and raising livestock

• Collecting taxes to improve the manor

Which is part of a knight's moral code that they lived their lives by?

• Purchasing and maintaining their armor, horse, and weaponry

• Participating in jousting and fighting tournaments

• Showing respect and generosity to women

• Serving as a page and squire before being knighted

What is the name of the highest type of peasant and served as a "manager" and owned land?

• Vassal

• Fief

• Serf

• Reeve