Feudalism Quiz

The POLITICAL, ECONOMIC and SOCIAL system based on the relationship between the King, Lords (Nobles), Knights and Peasants that provided protection and security during the Middle Ages.

• FEUDALISM

• DEMOCRACY

• REPUBLIC

• ROMAN EMPIRE

• MANORIALISM

Why was Feudalism developed?

• Invasions and Chaos lead to the loss of Centralized Power.

• There was a need for a clear successor to the crown.

• The Church was losing power.

• Lords decided to form their own society by establishing Chivalry.

Arrange the following in order of the most power to the least power in the social hierarchy system of Feudalism.

• Lords (Nobles)

• Peasants (Serfs)

• Knights

• King

Which person in European Feudalism gave Lords a fief (a piece of land to control) and in return received Loyalty and Military Aid?

• Peasants

• King

• Lords

• Nobles

• Vassals

Which Person in European Feudalism paid rent and farmed the land in return for Food, Shelter and Protection?

• King

• Peasant

• Lord

• Vassal

• Noble

What was the main job of the Knight in European Feudalism?

Imagine you are a Lord (Noble) in the European Middle Ages. What do you think your day-to-day responsibilities would be? What are your responsibilities to the King? What are your responsibilities to the Knights?

Why was Feudalism so important to medieval Europe?