Feudalism

Question 1

Who introduced Feudalism?

Answer 1

William I, the former duke of Normandy.

Question 2

True or False: Each social class did not require assistance from one another.

Answer 2

False, Everyone required assistance from one another in order to have a functioning community. Ex. everyone required knights’ protection.

Question 3

Lable and explain this feudal pyramid:

Answer 3

Top: Lords/Kings: He gave land to nobles in return for money and knights. He kept one quarter to himself.

2nd level: Nobles: Would give land to knights as fief, for protection.

3rd level: Knights: Protection to the land, in return for food and stability.

Bottom: Peasants, Serfs: Get protection from knights, and would give food to and services to the people.

Question 4

What is feudalism?

Answer 4

Social and Economic form of goveronment, where each person was seperated into classes based on wealth.