6.2.CO: Comparing Feudalism

What was the main job of a knight?

• Defending his lord's or king's territory
• Enforcing the law on his lord's manor
• Going on extreme adventures
• Competing in tournaments against other knights

What is the difference between a Lord and a Vassal?

• Nothing
• Lords are the boss of the Vassal
• Vassals had more money
• Lords were not connected to Vassals

What is a fief?

• land given to Knights in exchange for loyalty
• Something Kings ate
• A disease that killed many peasants
• Not a real thing

What were Knights expected to give in exchange for land?

• Loyalty
• Protection
• Taxes
• All of the above

Who technically owned all of the land in the Kingdom?

• The King
• Everyone
• Peasants
• knights

How old were Knights when they were sent to live with their future Lord for training?

• 5 yrs

• 13 yrs

• 7 yrs

• 10 yrs

Three main aspects of the "Code of Chivalry" were...

• warrior, ruthless, only respect men

• bravery, loyalty, generosity

• cunning, ruthless, brave

• respect, talent, loyalty

All peasants of European Middle Ages were ‘tied’ (couldn’t leave without permission) to their lords’ property.

• True - all peasants were tied to their lord's property

• False - some peasants were free and some were serfs, only serfs were tied to their lord's property

Where did nobles of European Middle Ages live? (select all correct answers)

• houses

• wooden huts

• manors

• churches

• castles

True or False, Knights lived by a strong code called the Chivalry?

• True

• False