Medieval Feudal Society Quiz

What was the primary duty of medieval monarchs?

• To maintain order and protect their vassals

• To collect taxes from peasants

• To build grand castles

• To lead religious ceremonies

What was a key responsibility of noble lords and ladies?

• Teaching peasants to read

• Managing and defending their lands

• Building churches

• Growing crops

How did someone become a knight in medieval times?

• By paying gold to the king

• Through inheritance only

• By starting as a page, then becoming a squire

• By winning tournaments

What was the main difference between peasants and serfs?

• Serfs had more freedom

• Peasants owned more land

• Peasants had to pay more taxes

• Serfs were bound to the lord's land

What was the code of chivalry primarily about?

• Fighting techniques

• Religious ceremonies

• Virtues like loyalty and justice

• Ways to collect taxes

What was the main purpose of the feudal system in Medieval Europe?

• To establish trade routes

• To provide protection and security

• To promote education

• To build castles

Who was at the top of the feudal power pyramid?

• The King

• The Knights

What was a vassal in the feudal system?

• A type of castle

• A piece of land

• A religious leader

• A person who swore loyalty

What did William the Conqueror do after winning the Battle of Hastings?

• Returned to France

• Became a monk

• Declared himself king of England

• Joined the Vikings

What was a fief in the feudal system?

• A type of weapon

• A religious ceremony

• A military rank

• Land given in exchange for service