Feudalism in the Middle Ages

Why did feudalism develop during the Middle Ages?

• People needed protection due to weak kings and invasions

• Kings wanted to increase their wealth

• Merchants required a system to trade goods

• Peasants demanded land ownership

What was a feudal contract?

• An agreement where a lord promised to protect a vassal for money

• A customary agreement where lords granted fief which included lands, peoples, towns, buildings

• A written law enforced by the king

• A trade agreement between different manors

What did a lord promise to a vassal in a feudal contract?

• To provide them with education

• To protect them in exchange for 40 days of military service, loyalty, advice, and money

• To give them freedom to govern their lands independently

• To supply them with an army for defense

What was the main purpose of building castles during the feudal era?

• To serve as residences for the lords and their families

• To act as trading centers for the manor

• To provide protection

• To imprison enemies and criminals

Which of the following was a characteristic of knights' code of conduct known as chivalry?

• Dishonesty and betrayal

• Bravery, loyalty, and fair treatment of enemies

• Avoiding combat and seeking peaceful resolutions

• Prioritizing wealth over honor

What was the focus of wars during the medieval period according to the text?

• Building large armies

• Seizing castles that commanded strategic points

• Spreading religious beliefs

• Establishing trade routes

What role did noblewomen play when their husbands were away fighting?

• They joined the wars

• They managed the household and supervised vassals

• They focused on their own education

• They traveled to other manors for trade

What was the most important activity for medieval towns?

• Farming

• Trade

• Religious ceremonies

• Warfare

What was the status of peasants in medieval society?

• They were free to move and work anywhere

• They were mostly serfs bound to the land

• They held significant political power

• They were primarily merchants and traders

What was a characteristic of a manor in the medieval economy?

• It was a place for religious gatherings

• It was a center for military training

• It was self-sufficient, with peasants producing everything they needed

• It was used for entertainment and festivals