Feudalism and Medieval Europe Chapter 2:2

What was the main relationship between a vassal and a lord under feudalism?

• The vassal provided protection to the lord

• The vassal received protection from the lord

• The vassal paid taxes to the lord

• The vassal inherited lands from the lord

What did vassals receive as a reward for their military service?

• Money

• Titles

• Lands

• Knighthood

Who were the workers that could not move or own property in feudal society?

• Freemen

• Serfs

• Knights

• Lords

What were some key technological advancements in medieval Europe that improved farming?

• Steam engine

• Printing press

• Steel plow

• Gunpowder

What helped cities grow in medieval Europe?

• Decreased trade

• Lack of resources

• Decreased population

• Increased trade

What new class emerged in medieval European cities?

• Nobles

• Peasants

• Merchants

• Knights

What did craftspeople create to control business and trade in towns?

• Guilds

• Monasteries

• Banks

• Universities

What did townspeople begin to demand from local nobles?

• Higher taxes

• Less rights

• New rights and freedoms

• More serfs