Feudalism

1. Which of the following best describes feudalism?

• A system of government led by a king or emperor

• A social and economic system based on land ownership and loyalty

• A religious belief system practiced in medieval Europe

• A trading system for goods between Europe and Asia

1. In the feudal system, what is a fief?

• A religious building where peasants gathered for worship

• A type of clothing worn by knights

• A piece of land granted in exchange for loyalty and military service

• A piece of land granted in exchange for loyalty and military service

1. Who were vassals in the feudal system?

• The highest-ranking members of the nobility

• Peasants and serfs who worked the land

• Knights who pledged loyalty and service to a lord

• Members of the clergy who served the church

1. What was the main economic activity on a manor in the medieval feudal system?

• Trade and commerce

• Agriculture and farming

• Craftsmanship and manufacturing

• Banking and finance

What was the primary purpose of a castle in the feudal system?

• To serve as a place of worship and religious education

• To house the king and his family

• . To provide protection and security for the lord and his vassaL

• To store and trade goods with other manors

What was the primary motivation for the spread of feudalism and the manor system in medieval Europe?

• . Desire for democracy

• . Need for urbanization

• Security and protection

• . Economic competition

. What was the primary purpose of a castle in the feudal system?

• To serve as a place of worship and religious education

• To house the king and his family

• To provide protection and security for the lord and his vassals

• To store and trade goods with other manors

Who was responsible for providing protection to the people living on a medieval manor?

• The king/Lord

• The serfs

• The knights

• The merchants

Which group had the least power and privileges in the feudal system?

• Serfs

• Knights

• Lords

• Monarchs

Which period of history is commonly associated with feudalism and the manor system in Europe?

• Renaissance

• . Middle Ages

• Industrial Revolution

• Enlightenment