Ch17Section03-Europe-FeudalismAndManorLife

What led to the development of larger cities and the decline of feudalism during the Middle Ages?

• Population decline
• Decrease in trade
• Lack of technological advancements
• Growth in trade

What important role did noblewomen play in society during the Middle Ages?

• Farming the land
• Running manor households
• Sailing the seas
• Building castles

What did knights receive in exchange for their military service in the feudal system?

• Money
• Clothing
• Fiefs
• Horses

What did lords have to provide for their vassals in the feudal system?

• Entertainment
• Education
• Protection
• Land

What led nobles to defend their lands and increase their power in the feudal system?

• Religious ceremonies
• Peaceful negotiations
• Viking raids
• Scientific discoveries

What factor contributed to the growth of medieval towns during the Middle Ages?

• Decrease in population
• Advancements in farming technology
• Lack of trade routes
• Political instability

What did serfs receive in return for working the land in the feudal system?

• Education and training
• Protection and land
• Political power
• Gold and jewels

What did knights allow peasants to do on their estates in exchange for food or payment?

• Build castles
• Farm the land
• Travel freely
• Hunt for treasure

Who introduced feudalism to England after the victory in 1066?

• William the Conqueror
• King Arthur
• King Henry VIII
• Joan of Arc