Feudalism and Medieval Society Concepts

The video explains feudalism, a system that dominated Western Europe during the Middle Ages. It was based on land ownership, with a rigid social hierarchy of nobility, clergy, and serfs. The economy was self-sufficient, focusing on local production. Political power was decentralized, with lords holding significant control. The decline of feudalism began with urbanization, economic changes, and the centralization of power under monarchs, leading to the rise of new social classes like the bourgeoisie.

What was the primary basis of power during the Middle Ages?

• Owning land

• Military strength

• Having wealth

• Religious influence

Which empire's disintegration led to the formation of independent regions governed by nobles?

• Ottoman Empire

• Carolingian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

What were the three main social classes in feudal society?

• Nobles, Clergy, and Serfs

• Kings, Knights, and Merchants

• Lords, Vassals, and Serfs

• Nobles, Clergy, and Peasants

What was the role of monasteries in medieval society?

• Providing military training

• Conserving manuscripts and supporting pilgrims

• Collecting taxes

• Organizing trade fairs

What was the primary economic characteristic of feudalism?

• Global commerce

• Industrial production

• Trade-based economy

• Self-sufficient production

What was the purpose of the fortified castle in a feudal manor?

• To provide refuge during attacks

• To hold court sessions

• To serve as a marketplace

• To store agricultural produce

What was the term for the loyalty oath between a lord and his vassal?

• Allegiance

• Homage

• Tribute

• Fealty

What led to the decline of the feudal system?

• Increased trade and urbanization

• Invasions by foreign powers

• Religious reforms

• Natural disasters

Which new social class emerged as a result of the decline of feudalism?

• Bourgeoisie

• Proletariat

• Aristocracy

• Peasantry

What was the main reason for the increased value of money over land during the decline of feudalism?

• Centralization of power by the king

• Discovery of new trade routes

• Invention of new agricultural tools

• Rise of religious institutions