Feudalism

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True or False: Feudalism was the government system of Middle Ages Europe. It worked like a contract in which the most powerful person told others below him what to do

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True

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Who was the person at the top of the Feudal pyramid?

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King

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Why was the system of Feudalism needed?

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Because Kings were too weak to protect their people and needed help.

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Which type of person was directly below the King?

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Lord/Lady

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What is a fief?

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An area of land for them to rule

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What was the job of a lord?

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To maintain an army that the King could use.

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What was the job of a Knight?

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To fight in battle for their lord and King

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True or False: Most people in Middle Ages Europe were lords and ladies

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False

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What did peasants do?

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Grow and harvest crops, Take care of animals, Lived on a fief.

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Your mother and father are both serfs.  If you save your money and work hard, you will most likely become:

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A serf