WorksheetsCharacteristics of Feudalism and Knighthood
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 21mins
The king appointed them to serve as judges, lawmakers, and rulers of each manor.
king
noble
knight
peasant/serf
woman
The king appointed them to serve as judges, lawmakers, and rulers of each manor fits into what category?
economic
political
social
They took an oath of fealty (loyalty) to their king in exchange for the land granted to them.
king
noble
knight
peasant/serf
woman
They took an oath of fealty (loyalty) to their king in exchange for the land granted to them fits into what category?
economic
political
social
They served as absolute rulers over their kingdoms, meaning they had absolute power.
king
noble
knight
peasant/serf
woman
They served as absolute rulers over their kingdoms, meaning they had absolute power fits into what category?
economic
political
social
They had few rights but they received protection because of the king’s army.
king
noble
knight
peasant/serf
They had few rights but they received protection because of the king’s army fits into what category?
economic
political
social
They organized the house and servants and ran the manor when their husbands were away at war.
king
noble
knight
peasant/serf
woman
They organized the house and servants and ran the manor when their husbands were away fits into what categories?
economic
political
social
They were at the bottom of the strict class structure.
king
noble
knight
peasant/serf
woman
They were at the bottom of the strict class structure fits into what category?
economic
political
social
They made up an elite part of the army that protected the kingdom.
king
noble
knight
peasant/serf
woman
They made up an elite part of the army that protected the kingdom fits into what category?
economic
political
social
They were educated by the code of chivalry – a code of honor, behavior, and courtly love.
king
noble
knight
peasant/serf
woman
They were educated by the code of chivalry – a code of honor, behavior, and courtly love fits into what category?
economic
political
social
They did most of the labor on the self-sufficient manors.
king
noble
knight
peasant/serf
woman
They did most of the labor on the self-sufficient manors fits into what category?
economic
political
social
Why were manors the economic backbone of the early middle ages?
Manors provided protection from invaders.
Manors traded their goods and services with other manors.
Manors were self-sufficient, providing everything everyone needed.
None of the options are good economic reasons.
Simply put, feudalism worked socially because of what?
love
loyalty
slavery
specialization
Feudalism involved different classes of people who had different responsibilities, yet what did everyone receive from this system?
economic independence
loyalty
protection
serfs
Feudalism had a strict class structure based on what three things?
(a)
military power
land
loyalty
Roman law
Feudalism had kings as absolute leaders, nobles that controlled the army and served as judges and lawmakers for their manors, and serfs, peasants, and women who had few rights. This statement fits best in which category?
economic
political
social
Feudalism had manors that were self-sufficient in that they provided everything for everyone because trade was not possible. Peasants and serfs did all the work and paid most of the taxes in return for protection, but virtually no trade meant little progress during this early medieval period. This statement fits best in which category?
economic
political
social
Click on all the examples that are social characteristics of feudalism.
There was a strict class structure, meaning people couldn't move up or down.
A king's relationship with his nobles involved a land for loyalty agreement.
A king's relationship with his serfs involved a protection for labor agreement.
A woman's social status was based on her husband's status.
Medieval manors were self-sufficient.
Click on all the examples that are political characteristics of feudalism.
Europe was divided into many different kingdoms at this time.
Medieval manors were self-sufficient.
Kings ruled with absolute power.
Nobles served as lawmakers and judges on the manors.
Women, serfs, and peasants had few rights.
Click on all the examples that are economic characteristics of feudalism.
Medieval manors were self-sufficient.
Serfs and peasants worked the land and paid taxes.
There was very little trade during this time.
Cities and towns often became rich on trade during this time.
Click on all the characteristics of being a "page."
The first step in becoming a knight
Teenage "assistant" to the knight
7 year old "attendant" to the knight
Learn manners and how to care for weapons
Click on all the characteristics of being a "squire."
Second step in becoming a knight
7 year old "attendant" to the knight
Teenage "assistant" to the knight
Care for a knight’s horse, armor, weapons & accompany him into battle to prove self
Click on all the characteristics of a knight's "coat of arms."
Graphic symbols and colors that identify a knight & represented his characteristics
Often found on shields, clothing, flags and horses “trappings”
Were unique to one knight only and not part of a larger family heritage or tradition
Symbols and colors were handed down generation after generation
Click on all the characteristics of a medieval European knight.
Had to be of noble birth
Soldier who was mounted on horseback
Had to be the son of king
Had to be courteous towards women
Had to be courteous towards men of the same status
In Rome's absence, Western Europe was now being ruled by many various kings, and kingdoms. This fits best into which category?
economic
political
social
