Feudalism and Manorialism Concepts

The video tutorial covers the development of feudalism and manorialism in medieval Europe. It explains feudalism as a political system based on land ownership and military service, involving lords and vassals. The roles of knights and the code of chivalry are discussed. Manorialism is described as an economic system where manors are self-sufficient, with peasants and serfs working the land. The tutorial concludes with activities for students to define these systems and create a social structure pyramid.

What are the two main systems discussed in this lesson?

• Feudalism and Capitalism

• Capitalism and Socialism

• Feudalism and Manorialism

• Socialism and Manorialism

In the feudal system, what was exchanged for military service?

• Food

• Titles

• Land

• Money

Who were the two main parties involved in the feudal contract?

• Knights and Peasants

• Lords and Knights

• Lords and Vassals

• Vassals and Peasants

What was the primary role of knights in the feudal system?

• To oversee agricultural production

• To provide military service on horseback

• To manage the manor

• To collect taxes

What was the code that governed the behavior of knights?

• Code of Chivalry

• Code of Ethics

• Code of Conduct

• Code of Honor

What was the main characteristic of manorialism?

• Self-sufficiency

• Centralized trade

• Global commerce

• Industrial production

How far did most people travel from their birthplace during the manorial period?

• 10-20 miles

• 50-100 miles

• 100-200 miles

• 200-300 miles

What was the status of serfs in the manorial system?

• Free citizens

• Semi-free agricultural workers

• Noble landowners

• Military leaders

What type of economy characterized the manorial system?

• Monetary economy

• Barter economy

• Global economy

• Industrial economy

What obligations did serfs have towards their lords?

• Pay taxes in gold

• Manage the manor

• Provide military service

• Work on the lord's land and pay fees