Feudalism F&C

A piece of land called a _________ was given from one person to another to ensure their loyalty and/or service

• vassal

• manor

• fief

• estate

What character trait was critical in order for Feudalism in medieval Europe to function properly?

• faith

• loyalty

• chivalry

• strength

In medieval Europe, this term is used to describe individuals or families who are tied to the land that they were born on:

A system for structuring society around relationships derived from the holding of land in exchange for service/labor

• monarchy

• feudalism

• aristrocracy

• nobility

Which list showcases the order of social status in Medieval Europe during the time of Feudalism:

• Church, King/Queen, nobles, knights, peasants

• King/Queen, lords, nobles, knights, peasants

• Lords, vassals, knights, peasants/serfs

• King/Queen, nobles, knights, peasants/serfs

The time period that falls in between ancient & modern times (500 CE-1500 CE).  Choose ALL terms that apply!

• Medieval Times

• Age of Exploration

• Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

A person who received land and was then obligated to show loyalty/provide service to their “lord” was a:

• vassal

• lord

• squire

• fief

While not officially included in the Feudal Pyramid, this organization still held power and influence equivalent to Kings

• Knights Templar

• Roman Catholic Church

• Nobles

• Merchants

The threat that the Catholic church used to keep order in Europe during the Middle Ages was

• execution

• excommunication

• imprisonment

• burning at the stake

Which of the following are reasons that feudalism began in Europe? Select ALL answers that apply.

• Provided for the protection of land

• Provided for protection of lives

• Provided for a chance for equality among social classes.

• Provided for a monarch to build up an army