3.2 Feudal Nobility

Who was the top leader in the land with the feudal system?

• serf

• king

• lord

• noble

When a king died, who would typically take over the throne?

• His wife, the queen

• The lord

• The bishop

• His firstborn son

People believed monarchs were a representation of _____ on earth

• God

• The Pope

• Kings

This engraving shows the King and members of his

• Royal Council

• Family

• Feudal Estate

What are the two primary objects that a medieval knight would need to DEFEND himself in battle

• A shield

• A helmet

• A sword

• A lace

What are the three primary pieces of equipment for a medieval knight would be defined as OFFENSIVE equipment?

• A shield

• A helmet

• A sword

• A lance

• Mace

Where did the King live?

• He always stayed in the same castle

• The moved between castles accompanied by their court

• They lived amongst peasants to build community

Which of the following WAS NOT one of the King's responsibilities?

• Leading the nobles and their armies in military campaigns

• Raising taxes for wars, coronations, and weddings

• Acting as a supreme judge in legal disputes

• Paying taxes to nobles in return to stay at their castle as he traveled

The main role of the nobility was

• military aid

• spiritual

• educational

• advising the king

What was the main role of the Royal Council?

• To help the King govern his territory

• To raise taxes to fight wars

• To replace the King when he died

• To act as a supreme judge in legal disputes