Power And The People - The Feudal System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Feudal System?
A
A hierarchy of land ownership developed by William the Conqueror
2
Q
What did the King grant his followers?
A
The king granted land to his followers
3
Q
What obligations did the King ask for in exchange for land?
A
- Swear loyalty to the King
- Fight for the king
- Pay taxes
- Keep the countryside safe
4
Q
How did the king keep control and remain powerful?
A
He granted several pieces of land across the country so they were not too powerful in one area, except in border regions to stop invaders. He only granted land to people he could trust and made them swear loyalty to him.
5
Q
What did the Barons provide for the King?
A
Money and Knights
6
Q
What did the Knights provide for the Barons?
A
Protection and Military service
7
Q
What did peasants provide for the Knights?
A
Food and services
