Feudalism

Question 1

King

Answer 1

Top of the feudal pyramid and was the one who owned the most land. He received taxes and rent from the lords/nobles.

Question 2

Lord

Answer 2

The men of the manor who oversaw all groups of people. They made sure there was order and protection of the manor. They reported to the king.

Question 3

Knight

Answer 3

Warriors who protected the manor in exchange for land (and the people on it). They were considered highly respected in society and had to follow a strict code of rules.

Question 4

Peasant

Answer 4

People who paid the noble to farm and own a small portion of land. Their life revolved around providing for the manor; however, they had some rights and freedoms, unlike the serfs.

Question 5

Serf

Answer 5

People below the peasants who could not leave the manor or do much of anything without the lord’s approval. They worked directly for the lord/noble and were guaranteed protection.

Question 6

Manorial System

Answer 6

The economic relationship or exchange between lords and peasants. This ensured the peasants safety and provided the lords with the resources that they needed.

Question 7

Fief

Answer 7

The agreement which land and the people on it were granted to a vassal for their service.

Question 8

Manor

Answer 8

The land ruled by a king and ran by the nobles/lords. This included the castle (manor house), church, wind/water mill, farm fields and houses, stables, and more.

Question 9

Vassals

Answer 9

A noble who served a lord of higher rank to whom he has vowed homage and loyalty. In return, the lord protected the vassal.

Question 10

Code of Chivalry

Answer 10

The set of rules or laws that knights were required to follow. This required them to have good behavior and be respectful to all, even when fighting.

Question 11

Fallow

Answer 11

An empty/unplanted field.

Question 12

Decline of Feudalism

Answer 12

• Towns/cities and development of governments increase trade
• Increased trade from the Crusades
• The transition from land-based economy to money-based
• Kings decreased the power of nobles

Question 13

Magna Carta

Answer 13

The document created by lords to limit the power of the king and government and state that citizens have rights.

Question 14

Nation States

Answer 14

A territory with a government (typically monarch at the time), and an area with a many people with a shared cultural trait and experience.