Feudalism Flashcards
how did feudalism affect knights
known as vassals
required to give protection to lord to whom they pledgedallegiance
threat of loss of life
high in hierarchy
tithes
no need to pay taxes to lord
How did feudalism affect nuns
allegiances were to the church and to Son of God, not a landlord.
operated outside feudalism system
feudal system reinforcedsupremacy of religion and church, made them feel at the top.
men live better than women
pope TOP
how did it affect merchants
had to pay tithes to Chruch and taxes to townlord and guild
not necessarily protected from invaders
generally operated outside feudal system and obligations
how did feudalism peasant
you dont own land you are farming , rather you are farming for the lord of the manor
have to pay tithes and taxes to lord
no political rights
inherit low status
what is feudalism
a system of hierarchy and land ownership that involves rights and obligations for all involved.
