Middle Ages- Feudalism

Who was at the TOP of the feudal system?

• The King

• The Knights

• The Nobles

• The Emperor

Who was at the bottom of the Feudal system?

• The Peasants

• The Knights

• The Nobles

• The Merchants

Why did Feudalism start?

• People needed protection and provision.

• People wanted to serve the king.

• People wanted a different lifestyle after the fall of Rome.

• The Vikings forced them into the Feudal system.

What was feudalism?

• The main religion in Europe during the Middle Ages.

• The social structure of Europe during the Middle Ages

• The main language spoken in Europe during the Middle Ages.

• A method of farming used by medieval peasants.

What is the correct order of people in the Feudal system?

• King -> Nobles -> Knights -> Peasants

• Nobles -> Knights -> Peasants -> Slaves

• King -> Nobles -> Merchants -> Peasants

• King -> Knights -> Apprentices -> Peasants

Feudalism in Western Europe developed after because of....

• Strong democratic government

• Mongol attacks

• Turmoil from repeated invasions

The European knights code of honor was called

• Bushido

• Chivalry

• Zen

Which of the following best describes a fief?

• the peasants who worked the farm land
• the oath of loyalty sworn to the monarch
• the income raised by the peasants
• the estate that was granted to the vassal

What is the main feature of a medieval feudal society?

• the population was mostly rural, made up of farming communities
• the people began to assert their rights as individuals and demand greater freedoms
• the population was mostly urban because people sought opportunities in the cities
• an improved economic system was created based upon the introduction of paper money and credit

Warriors on horseback who were the best fighters and protected the king, lords, and serfs/peasants.

• Lords

• Charlemagne

• William the Conqueror

• Knights