Feudalism and Manor Sytem - Period 2, 3, and 7

What was the primary role of nobles in the feudal system?

• To provide military service to the king

• To work the land and provide food

• To move to cities for better opportunities

• To produce everything needed for the manor

What was a fief in the context of feudalism?

• A large estate owned by a noble

• Land granted by the king to nobles

• A village where peasants lived

• A self-sufficient community

What did peasants receive in return for working the land on a manor?

• Military service

• Land ownership

• Protection and a place to live

• Opportunities to move to cities

Why did the manor system begin to decline?

• The growth of towns and trade

• The increase in military conflicts

• The rise of new agricultural techniques

• The lack of self-sufficiency

What was the manor system a key part of?

• The growth of towns

• The decline of feudalism

• The feudal system

• The rise of cities