Feudalism in Medieval Society Quiz

What was the primary purpose of feudalism in medieval society?

• To promote trade and commerce

• To organize society around land and service

• To establish democratic governance

• To encourage artistic expression

Who was at the top of the feudal system?

• Knights

• Lords

• The King

• Peasants

What is a fief in the context of feudalism?

• A type of weapon

• A large estate granted to nobles

• A religious ceremony

• A medieval festival

What was the role of vassals in the feudal system?

• To rule over the kingdom

• To provide military service and support

• To cultivate land for the king

• To organize trade routes

What was the oath of fealty?

• A promise of loyalty and service to a lord

• A declaration of war

• A religious vow

• A trade agreement

What role did lords play in the feudal system?

• They were responsible for agricultural production.

• They provided justice and protection to those on their lands.

• They worked the land and paid rents.

• They were primarily involved in trade and commerce.

What is the main purpose of a manor in the manorial system?

• To serve as a marketplace for trade.

• To act as a religious center.

• To be the economic heart of the lord’s domain.

• To provide military training.

Who were serfs in the manorial system?

• Nobles who owned large estates.

• Lords who managed the land.

• Peasants tied to the land, working for the lord.

• Knights who protected the manor.

What was a key feature of agriculture in the manorial system?

• It relied heavily on imported goods.

• It was largely self-sufficient.

• It focused on cash crops for trade.

• It depended on advanced machinery.

What was the primary economic system that manorialism relied on?

• Industrial economy

• Agrarian economy

• Capitalist economy

• Technological economy