European Feudalism

Which is Feudalism based on?

• An agreement between serfs and the Catholic Church.

• An agreement between Lords and a King to control a portion of the King’s land however the Lord so chooses.

• The power of the Eastern Roman Emperor.

• The rule of Church leaders and the monastery.

What is true of serfs?

• They often went on to become knights.

• They enjoyed a certain amount of freedom and could choose the manor on which to work.

• They were often skilled workers who belonged to guilds.

• They were people who lived, and worked on land belonging to a lord, or vassal

Which of the following best describes a manor?

• a farm belonging to serfs

• a lord and his family.

• the main part of a Lord’s (or noble’s) land.

• a social system in which people behave appropriately (saying please and thank you, for example).

What was one sign of the end of the middle ages (feudalism), in Europe?

• The Church began to establish religious orders for both men and women.

• The European monarchs (like William the Conqueror) were increasing their power.

• The pope became both spiritual and political leader of the Church by the 16th century, but not before.

• Both the European monarchies and the Catholic Church were losing power.

Which social system was prevalent in medieval Europe?

• feudalism

• socialism

• communism

• capitalism

person that was bound to the land during the Middle Ages in Europe and provided food and work in return for protection (a)  

• lord

• vassal

• knight

• serf

What was a serf in the feudal system?

• A free merchant

• A nobleman

• A peasant legally bound to the land

• A traveling knight

What is feudalism?

• A political system in ancient Greece

• A religious practice in ancient Egypt

• A military strategy in ancient China

• A social and economic system in medieval Europe

Who was at the top of the feudal hierarchy?

• Knights

• Vassals

• Kings

• Serfs

What was the impact of the Crusades on feudalism?

• It strengthened the feudal system

• It had no impact on feudalism

• It weakened feudal bonds

• It led to the immediate end of feudalism