Middle Ages. Feudalism

The period in European history from about 500–1500 CE is called the ______ period.

• medieval

• feudalism

• manor

• nobles

The system where land was exchanged for loyalty and protection is known as ______.

• feudalism

• manor

• castles

• knights

Powerful landowners who received land from the king were called ______.

• nobles

• vassal

• knights

• castles

A ______ promised loyalty and service to a lord in exchange for land or protection.

• vassal

• knight

• noble

• castle

______ were trained soldiers who protected land and followed a code of honor called chivalry.

• knights

• nobles

• vassals

• castles

Large stone buildings built for protection during invasions were called ______.

• castles

• manors

• knights

• nobles

The ______ was the large estate where peasants worked and where the lord lived.

• manor

• castle

• nobles

• medieval

Why did feudalism develop after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Central authority collapsed and people needed local protection from invasions, so lords exchanged land for loyalty and service.

• To increase trade and connect distant markets across Europe.

• To spread democratic voting and equal rights to all citizens.

• Because farmers wanted to travel freely and avoid working on estates.

How was life different for nobles and peasants during the medieval period? Select all statements that are correct(2).

• Nobles controlled land and offered protection; peasants farmed and owed labor or rent.

• Nobles lived in fortified homes and trained as knights; peasants lived simply and did manual work.

• Peasants held more political power than nobles and made most legal decisions.

• Both groups paid equal taxes and had the same rights under the law.

Which group was responsible for working the land and providing food in the feudal system?

• peasants

• knights

• nobles

• vassals