Exploring the Feudal System of the Middle Ages

The video explores the Middle Ages, focusing on the feudal system's structure and complexity. It explains the roles of kings, dukes, counts, and knights, highlighting the exchange of land for loyalty. The church's influence and the concept of fealty are discussed, with historical examples like Henry II illustrating the era's chaotic nature.

What period does the Middle Ages refer to?

• 300-1300 AD

• 1000-2000 AD

• 476-1453 AD

• 500-1500 AD

What is the key currency in the feudal system?

• Gold

• Land

• Silver

• Grain

Who would a duke pledge loyalty to in the feudal system?

• The Pope

• The Count

• The Baron

• The King

What is a fief?

• A military rank

• A religious title

• A grant of land

• A type of tax

What is the modern term derived from 'county'?

• City

• County

• State

• Province

Which title is equivalent to a count in England?

• Baron

• Duke

• Knight

• Earl

What was the role of knights in the feudal system?

• Merchants

• Tax collectors

• Religious leaders

• Mounted soldiers

Who was at the top of the church hierarchy during medieval times?

• The Duke

• The Pope

• The Knight

• The King

What is the term for the ceremony where a vassal pledges loyalty to a lord?

• Homage

• Coronation

• Investiture

• Anointment

Which kingdom was Henry II a king of?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Germany