Anglo - Saxons - Feudal Systems

Question 1

What was the ANGLO-SAXON FEUDAL SYSTEM?

Answer 1

King
Earls
Thegns
Ceorls
Peasant Famers
Slaves/Serfs

Question 2

Was there a lot of movement in ANGLO-SAXON FEUDAL SYSTEM?

Answer 2

Somewhat.
The Thegns and Earls could interchange and the Ceorls could become peasant farmers if they needed more money (and vice versa)

Question 3

What did Serfs/Slaves do in ANGLO-SAXON FEUDAL SYSTEM?

Answer 3

They had no civil rights.
They worked for food and shelter. They were legally recognised as enslaved.
They could buy their own freedom to become Ceorls.

Question 4

What was the NORMAN FEUDAL SYSTEM?

Answer 4

King
Tenants-In-Chiefs
Vassals
Peasants

Question 5

What did the King Grant Tenants in Chief and what did they do in return in the NORMAN FEUDAL SYSTEM?

Answer 5

The KING would:
Grant Land, Tax amounts, Provide Peace
IN return for:
Knight Service
Paying Tax
Justice

Question 6

What did Tenants-in-chiefs grant Vassals and for what in return in the NORMAN FEUDAL SYSTEM?

Answer 6

Tenants-in-chiefs would:
Provide Land, Privileges
In return for:
Military Service, Tax payments and Justice

Question 7

What did Vassals do for Peasants and what did they do in return in the NORMAN FEUDAL SYSTEM?

Answer 7

Vassals would provide:
Land
In return for:
Land service (give them produce)

Question 8

Which class were removed in the NORMAN FEUDAL SYSTEM?

Answer 8

Serfs.

William removed and freed slaves. By the end of his reign their numbers had fallen by 25%.