Feudalism in Medieval Europe

What was a common reason for medieval kings to marry noblewomen from other realms?

• To explore new lands

• To forge alliances and secure peace

• To learn new languages

• To host grand feasts

Which activity was a favored pastime among medieval kings?

• Painting

• Sailing

• Hunting

• Gardening

Which of these TWO things could a medieval king NOT DO?

• Loan large plots of land called fiefs to vassals

• Be warm and comfortable in his castle

• Choose who he marries

• Attend lavish tournaments featuring knights and noblemen

True or False: Feudalism was the government system of Middle Ages Europe. It worked like a contract in

which the most powerful person told others below him what to do

• True

• False

Which type of person was directly below the King?

• Lord/Lady

• Knight

• Pesant

• Serf

Kings gave their lords fiefs, what is a fief?

• A gift of money

• An area of land for them to rule

• A day off each year

• A gift of new armor for battle

What was the job of a lord?

• To grow and harvest crops

• To fight wars for the King

• To tell the other people what to do

• To maintain an army that the King could use

What was the job of a Knight?

• To fight in battle for their lord and King

• To make weapons

• To take care of the sick

• To rule over a fief

What did peasants do?

• Grow and harvest crops

• Take care of animals

• Lived on a fief

• All of the above

Your mother and father are both serfs.  If you save your money and work hard, you will most likely become:

• A lord
• A knight
• A vassal
• A serf