Feudalism & Manorialism

Front

True or False: Land was the most valuable currency in the Middle Ages.

Back

True

Front

What was the primary purpose of feudalism in the Middle Ages?

Back

To create a structured society based on land ownership

Front

Landowners were able to give out fiefs, which are...

Back

Parcels of land

Front

What is a manor?

Back

A large house on large land.

Front

True or False: You had to be a knight in order to be a vassal.

Back

False

Front

Which feudal class had the highest population?

Back

Peasants/serfs

Front

Which feudal class ranks immediately above the peasants?

Back

Knights

Front

True or False: It was possible to be both a lord and a vassal.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following refers to a person who owned land? Fief, Lord, Vassal, Manor

Back

Lord

Front

What was the role of a serf?

Back

To work on the land of their lord.