Feudalism

The Middle Ages began when the.....

• Roman Empire fell

• Greeks defeated Persia

• Agricultural Revolution began

• the Reformation started

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

A person of high rank by birth or title is a 

• Noble
• Serf
• Priest
• Knight

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

What did the lord give to the vassal?

• land
• money
• nothing
• the Divine Right of rule

Which feudal class had the most people?

• Monarchs
• Lords
• Knights
• Peasants

Which of these was a result of the fall of Rome?

• the lack of a central government

• the decline of Christianity

• the end to attacks by barbarians

• the growth of a strong economy

What did a lord owe the king in return for land?

• gratitude

• a supply of knights in time of war

• provide peasants to work for the king

• he would work the land to produce food for the king

A fief is

• a license to market goods

• war horses

• a grant of land

• large celebrations

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