Feudal System in Medieval Europe Quiz

What was the primary economic characteristic of the feudal system?

• A centralized trade-based economy

• An industrial economy

• A globalized economy

• A self-sufficient, land-based economy

In the feudal system, what was the role of serfs?

• They were landowners

• They were farmers or laborers

• They were military leaders

• They were skilled artisans

Who gave land to powerful nobles in the feudal system?

• The church

• The knights

• The king

• The serfs

What did lesser nobles provide to powerful nobles?

• Religious guidance

• Economic support

• Loyalty and military service

• Land and governance

What was the economic center of the feudal system?

• The city

• The manor

• The castle

• The marketplace

What was a major weakness of the feudal system?

• Abundant trade opportunities

• Excessive social mobility

• Centralized political power

• Dependence on local resources

What was the relationship between lords and serfs on a manor?

• Lords provided protection, serfs provided labor

• Lords provided trade opportunities, serfs provided goods

• Lords provided land, serfs provided military service

• Lords provided education, serfs provided taxes

What was a consequence of the lack of social mobility in the feudal system?

• Decreased inequality

• Increased equality

• Decreased stability

• Increased inequality

What did freemen do in the feudal system?

• They were bound to the land

• They were military leaders

• They were religious figures

• They paid rent and could move freely

What was a key feature of the manorial system?

• Allegiance to the king

• Centralized trade

• Industrial production

• Global economic connections