Feudalism and the Manor Economy

What was the political and economic system developed to protect lands during invasions?

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

• Communism

In the feudal system, a powerful local lord divided his land holdings among lesser lords, known as ______.

• Knights

• Vassals

• Serfs

• Peasants

What were the parcels of land granted to vassals called?

• Estates

• Fiefs

• Manors

• Kingdoms

During the Middle Ages, organized battles in which knights showed off their fighting skills were called ______.

• Wars

• Tournaments

• Duels

• Jousts

What was the main duty exchanged between lords and vassals in the feudal contract?

• Land

• Service and loyalty

• Money

• Goods

What was the expectation of knights under the code of chivalry?

• To be wealthy

• To be brave, loyal, and honest

• To be powerful

• To be educated

Who were the most powerful lords in the feudal system?

• Knights

• Monarchs

• Nobles

• Vassals

In the feudal economy, what was a manor?

• A type of knight

• A lord's estate

• A peasant's home

• A type of currency

What were serfs required to do on the manor?

• Work the lord's land

• Pay fees to the lord

• Get the lord's permission to marry

• All of the above.

Fill in the blank: Serfs had to stay on the manor if _______ changed.

• Ownership

• Weather

• Laws

• Seasons