Feudalism

What was the main job of a knight?

• Defending his lord's or king's territory
• Enforcing the law on his lord's manor
• Going on extreme adventures
• Competing in tournaments against other knights

A person of high rank by birth or title is a 

• Noble
• Serf
• Priest
• Knight

Feudalism is a political and economic system. In the Middle Ages, it worked because it provided something that people needed. What did people need?

• Freedom
• Protection
• Rights
• Education

A grant of land given by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service is called...

• Convent
• Monastery
• Fief
• Divine Right of King

Most lords worked the fields. True or false?

• True 
• False

Why were peasants considered the backbone of the feudal system?

• They did all the real work.
• There were more of them.
• They moved from manor to manor.
• They supervised all activities in the manor.

What was a serf?

• the level you were before you could be a knight
• a servant in the manor house
• a peasant who couldn't leave the land
• a nobleman

A lord was required to treat his knights fairly, protect them if attacked, and settle disputes.

• True
• False

The term feudalism is best defined as a

• Division of power between branches of government
• Holy war between Christians and Muslims
• Process in which goods are traded for other goods
• System in which land is exchanged for military service or loyalty

What were knights given in return for their service?

• A chance to marry the noble’s daughter.
• Peasants to serve him in every way.
• Money in the form of gold.
• A portion of land called a fief.