The Feudal System Flashcards
What is the feudal system?
A social and economic system in medieval Europe based on land ownership and personal loyalty.
Who were the highest-ranking members of the feudal system?
Kings and queens.
True or False: Peasants had the most power in the feudal system.
False.
What was the role of a lord in the feudal system?
A lord granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.
Fill in the blank: The person who received land from a lord was called a _____.
vassal.
Multiple Choice: What was one of the main duties of a vassal? A) Farming, B) Military service, C) Trading
B) Military service.
Who worked the land and provided food in the feudal system?
Peasants and serfs.
True or False: Serfs could freely leave the land they worked on.
False.
What is the term for the relationship between a lord and a vassal?
Feudal contract.
Fill in the blank: The feudal system was most prominent during the _____ Age.
Middle.
What did knights receive in exchange for their military service?
Land or fiefs.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a class in the feudal system? A) Nobility, B) Clergy, C) Merchants
C) Merchants.
What was the primary purpose of castles in the feudal system?
To provide protection and demonstrate power.
True or False: The feudal system was a flexible and changing system.
False.
What role did the Church play in the feudal system?
It held significant power and influence, often owning land and providing spiritual guidance.
Fill in the blank: The feudal system began to decline due to the rise of _____ and trade.
cities.
What was the role of a serf in the feudal system?
A peasant who worked the land and was bound to it.
Multiple Choice: Which event contributed to the decline of feudalism? A) The Black Death, B) The Crusades, C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B.
What is the term for the system of land ownership in the feudal system?
Manorialism.
True or False: Lords were completely independent and did not owe anything to higher authorities.
False.
What is the significance of the Magna Carta in relation to feudalism?
It limited the power of the king and established certain rights for nobles.
Fill in the blank: A knight was expected to follow the code of _____ in battle.
chivalry.
What was the primary economic activity in the feudal system?
Agriculture.
Multiple Choice: Who typically had the least power in the feudal system? A) Kings, B) Lords, C) Serfs
C) Serfs.
What type of government was common in feudal societies?
Decentralized government.
