Lord Quiz

What is the main responsibility of a lord under feudalism?

• To provide entertainment

• To organize an army

• To cook for the king

• To teach the serfs

Answer explanation

The main responsibility of a lord under feudalism is to organize an army, not to provide entertainment, cook for the king, or teach the serfs.

How do lords get their land?

• By buying it from the king

• As a gift from the church

• Through inheritance only

• Loaned from the king in exchange for protection

Answer explanation

Lords get their land by being loaned from the king in exchange for protection, not through inheritance, buying it from the king, or as a gift from the church.

What do lords owe the king in exchange for their fief?

• Money

• Protection and military support

• Food supplies

• Educational services

Answer explanation

Lords owe the king protection and military support in exchange for their fief, ensuring the king's security and defense.

Who are the vassals of the lords?

• Only serfs

• Only knights

• Both knights and serfs

• Other lords

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Both knights and serfs' because vassals of the lords include both knights and serfs, not just one group or other lords.

How do lords ensure their manor is protected?

• By building strong walls

• By having a personal army

• By dividing the fief and giving land to knights in exchange for military service

• By hiring mercenaries

Answer explanation

Lords ensure their manor is protected by dividing the fief and giving land to knights in exchange for military service, creating a system of defense and loyalty.

What is the relationship between lords and knights?

• Friendship

• Family

• Lords are the knights' vassals

• Knights are the lords' vassals

Answer explanation

Knights are the lords' vassals, meaning knights owe military service and loyalty to the lords in exchange for land and protection.

What luxury do lords enjoy from their position?

• Traveling the world

• Lavish parties and fine personal gardens

• Exclusive education

• Unlimited wealth

Answer explanation

Lords enjoy lavish parties and fine personal gardens as a luxury from their position, making it the correct choice.

Why can't serfs leave the land under the lord's rule?