Medieval Europe Flashcards
1
Q
What Is the Feudal system?
A
The feudal system is
2
Q
Who do Kings have to obey?
A
They obey the Pope even though they don’t actually have to
3
Q
Who do Lords obey?
A
The King and the Pope
4
Q
Who do peasants have to obey?
A
Pretty much everyone except other peasants
5
Q
Why did Kings make Lords their vassals?
A
To get money and to get help controlling the land
6
Q
Was the Church fair to everyone?
A
No, they didn’t pay peasants who work at the church
They say they can “control where people go when they die”
(Heaven or Hell)
7
Q
Was everyone equal?
A
No
Kings: they controlled everything
Pope: controlled everybody
Lords: had pretty much all the money
Knights: risk their lives for the kingdom and get payed
Peasants: peasants just work, work, work, work and work
