Understanding Feudalism Concepts

What is feudalism?

• Feudalism is a way of organizing society where land and power are given in exchange for loyalty and service.

• Democracy and voting rights

• Religious influence and power

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Who was at the top of the feudal system?

• The king

• The Queen

• The Pope

• The knights

What is synonym for feudalism?

• Political power

• The Black Death and labor shortages

• A military camp for knights

• Servitude

What was the role of knights in the feudal system?

• Professional soldiers and landowners. Their duties were military service. They also protected the manor.

• They were religious leaders who helped spread Christianity.

• They were merchants who traded with neighboring kingdoms

• ) Serfs had equal status with lords.

In feudal society, what role did a vassal play?

• They were landowners who controlled the kingdom.

• They served as soldiers or provided military service in exchange for land.

• They were members of the clergy who oversaw religious practices.

• They acted as independent rulers with no obligations to a lord.

1. What is the correct order of the feudal pyramid, from top to bottom?

• Lords, King, Knights, Peasants, Serfs
  
  

• King, Peasants, Lords, Knights, Serfs

• Pope, King, Lords, Knights, Merchants, Peasants/Serfs

• King, Lords, Knights, Peasants/Serfs

Which of the following was the highest rank in the feudal pyramid?

• a) Knights
  

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  b) Lords
  

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  c) Serfs
  

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  d) merchants

3. What role did the monarch (king or queen) play in the feudal system?

• They governed with absolute power and controlled all aspects of society

• They were the highest-ranked landowners and provided land to lords

• They owned all land and granted fiefs to nobles in exchange for loyalty and military service.

• They served as the head of the church and held religious power.

The process of becoming a knight, often starting at a young age (7 years old) , is called:

• squire

• page

• knight

• Chivalry

7. What weapon was commonly used by knights in battle?

• A) Bow and arrow
  

• B) Spear
  

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  C) Sword
  

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  D) Crossbow