Feudal System and Manor Life

The video explains the feudal system, a political and social structure developed in the Middle Ages to protect against invaders. It describes the hierarchy from kings to peasants, detailing the roles and responsibilities of each class. The manor system, an economic structure, is also discussed, highlighting its self-sufficiency. The video covers the daily life of peasants and serfs, the development of agricultural technologies, and the defensive nature of castles.

What was the primary reason for the development of the feudal system?

• To promote religious practices

• To establish trade routes

• To defend against invaders

• To improve agricultural productivity

In the feudal system, who had complete control over the land?

• The serfs

• The knights

• The peasants

• The king

What was the main duty of knights in the feudal system?

• To provide military service

• To collect taxes

• To manage the land

• To oversee religious ceremonies

What is a fief in the context of the feudal system?

• A type of weapon

• A piece of land given for service

• A religious artifact

• A type of currency

How could a person be both a lord and a vassal?

• By inheriting land from a relative

• By giving land to other vassals

• By marrying into nobility

• By becoming a knight

What was the primary focus of the manor system?

• Political governance

• Religious education

• Military training

• Economic self-sufficiency

Who were the primary workers on the manor fields?

• Peasants

• Knights

• Nobles

• Merchants

What distinguished serfs from peasants in the manor system?

• Serfs were part of the nobility

• Serfs were free to leave the manor

• Serfs were tied to the land by debt

• Serfs owned their land

What was a key feature of castles during the Middle Ages?

• They were used for agricultural purposes

• They were primarily built for defense

• They had many large windows

• They were open to the public

How did living conditions in villages compare to those in castles?

• Villages had more luxurious homes

• Castles were smaller than village homes

• Castles had more private rooms

• Villages had better defense mechanisms