Feudalism and the Manor System

What is feudalism?

• A modern economic system based on technology.

• An economic and political system where powerful Lords gave land to lesser lords in exchange for protection.

• A political movement advocating for workers' rights.

• A cultural system that spread through Europe in the 19th century.

What is a Lord in the context of feudalism?

• A peasant who works the land.

• A lesser lord who could be granted land.

• The landowner.

• A merchant who trades goods.

Who is a Vassal?

• A knight who serves the king.

• A lesser lord who could be granted land.

• A craftsman in the feudal village.

• The highest-ranking noble under the king.

What does the term 'Fief' refer to?

• A payment made to the church.

• A type of currency used during the feudal era.

• An estate of land and property.

• A festival celebrated by the feudal lords.

What is a feudal contract?

• An agreement between a King and his subjects to collect taxes.

• A mutual agreement between a Lord and Vassal for land.

• A trade agreement between neighboring kingdoms.

• A legal document for the construction of a castle.

What does the Lord provide to the Vassal in a feudal contract?

• Military protection

• Land

• A title of nobility

• Financial loans

What is the Vassal's obligation to the Lord in a feudal contract?

• To pay taxes

• To provide counsel

• To defend the Lord's rule

• To work the Lord's land

According to the feudal hierarchy, who was directly below the King?

• Knights

• Lesser Lords

• Great Lords

• Peasants

Who formed the base of the feudal hierarchy?

• Lesser Lords

• Knights

• Great Lords

• Peasants

Which group in the feudal hierarchy was responsible for protecting the Lords and their lands?

• King

• Great Lords

• Knights

• Peasants