Medieval Europe - Feudal System

Question 1

Feudalism

Answer 1

The social system where the nobility held lands in exchange for military service, and a share of produce from peasants.

Question 2

Lords

Answer 2

Vassals to the King and provide soldiers and horses.

Question 3

King

Answer 3

Owned the land, gave plots of land to Lords called manors.

Question 4

Knights

Answer 4

The lords give lands called fiefs, in return knights fight as soldiers and demonstrate fealty. They would need to pay homage.

Question 5

Peasants

Answer 5

Peasants farmed the lands for lords and knights, in return for protection. Serfs were the poorest of peasants.

Question 6

Manorialism

Answer 6

A system based around self-sufficient farming estates, where lords and peasants live off the land together.

Question 7

Self-sufficient

Answer 7

To operate independantly.

Question 8

Knighthood

Answer 8

Chivalry - stand up for what is right
2 ways of becoming a knight
1. brave during battle
2. Hard work during training for fitness, horse riding and fighting skills.