Feudalism in Europe

What happened to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• It became one large kingdom.

• It broke up into small kingdoms.

• It was ruled by knights.

• It was united under one king.

What is feudalism?

• A type of government with a president.

• A political and social system in the Middle Ages.

• A modern economic system.

• A type of ancient religion.

Who were the nobles in the feudal system?

• Wealthy landowners.

• Poor farmers.

• Knights on horseback.

• Church officials.

What did nobles give to knights in the feudal system?

• Money.

• Land.

• Horses.

• Castles.

Who worked the land in the feudal system?

• Nobles.

• Knights.

• Serfs.

• Kings.

What was the manor in the feudal system?

• A king's castle.

• A noble's land and house.

• A knight's armor.

• A serf's village.

What did serfs receive in return for their work?

• Land ownership.

• Protection and housing.

• Money and jewels.

• Horses and armor.

What was life like for peasants and serfs?

• Easy and luxurious.

• Hard and difficult.

• Full of travel and adventure.

• Peaceful and quiet.

What did knights promise to do in the feudal system?

• Work the land.

• Protect the king.

• Teach the serfs.

• Build castles.

What does the diagram of European Feudalism show?

• The order of importance in feudal society.

• The different types of castles.

• The types of crops grown by serfs.

• The weapons used by knights.