Medieval Europe

What was the feudal system?

• System of lords and vassals exchanging land for loyalty and military service

• System of trade and commerce exchanging goods and services

• System of justice where laws are created and enforced

• System of collaboration where everyone works together to achieve a common goal.

Who is at the top of the feudal system?

• Pope

• Lord

• king

• Vassal

What did the Knights provide to their lords?

• Money

• Military service

• Military advice

• Food

What is another name for peasants?

• the fourth class

• Poor people

• Vassal

• Serf

What was the role of the King?

• Provide food for his people

• Plan and fight wars

• Interact with his people

• Fight for his people

Who is the lord to the knights?

• Peasants

• King

• Nobles

• Church

What work did the peasants have to do?

• Teach nobles how to read and write

• Protect the king

• Work the land to provide food

Why did the feudal system begin?

• People wanted a sense of community

• People needed protection after the dark ages

• People were needing a leader

What was the code that the Knights lived by?

• Light

• Chivalry

• Honour

• Dark

How much land did the king keep for himself?

• No land

• 50%

• 100%

• 25%