Feudalism in Medieval Europe P3

A ________________ is someone who receives land in exchange for loyalty and service.

• vassal

• king

• peasant

• serf

A fief is a piece of land given to a vassal.

• True

• False

A noble would often divide up their land and give a piece to a _____________ in exchange for loyalty and protection.

• Knight

• Pope

• Peasant

• King

Who is at the top of the social pyramid in Medieval Europe?

• King and Queen

• Pope

• Knights

• Catholic Church

Peasants made up _________ of the population in Medieval Europe

• 20%

• 45%

• 70%

• 90%

Feudalism is a social system where wealth and power depended on the exchange of land.

• True

• False

In Medieval Europe, life for most people revolved around the feudal manor.

• True

• False

Who lived in the manor house on a feudal manor?

• Lord

• Knight

• Peasant

• King

How much longer did the average king live than the average peasant? 

• About 10 years

• About 20 years

• About 5 years

• About 16 years