Feudalism Review

In western Europe, feudalism developed after the...

• Western Roman Empire collapsed.

• Renaissance began.

• City of Constantinople fell.

• Mongols invaded.

Feudalism is a political and economic system. In the Middle Ages, it worked because it provided something that people needed. What did people need?

• Freedom

• Protection

• Rights

• Education

During the Middle Ages a person's individual status was determined by which factor?

• birth

• marriage

• intellectual ability

• physical strength

Most medieval monarchs...

• believed that God gave them the right to rule.

• had enough wealth to keep their own armies.

• had complete control over their kingdoms.

• kept their vassals from gaining any power.

What does the term vassal mean?

• one who serves another
• a large estate held by a lord
• small piece of land serfs were given
• the highest type of European noble

Vassals would swear oaths of fealty to their lords.  What is the best synonym for fealty?

• Strength
• Money
• Loyalty
• Peace

A grant of land given by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service is called...

• serf.
• heir.
• fief.
• manor.

What is NOT part of the agreement between the nobles and the king?

• Nobles had to provide the king with soldiers and knights.

• The king would give land to the nobles to manage.

• Nobles had to pledge their allegiance to the king.

• The king would pay the nobles money for their services.

During the Early Middle Ages, which group gained power by maintaining a system of protection, order, and stability?

• merchants

• serfs

• nobles

• peasants

A person of high rank by birth or title is a... 

• noble.
• serf.
• manor.
• knight.