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Flashcards on Medieval Feudal System
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What is the feudal system?
A social and economic system in medieval Europe where land was exchanged for loyalty and military service.
Who was a vassal in the medieval feudal system?
A noble who received land (fief) from a lord in exchange for their loyalty and service.
Who was a serf in the medieval feudal system?
A peasant who was bound to the land and required to work for the lord in exchange for protection.
What was a fief in the medieval feudal system?
A piece of land granted to a vassal by a lord in exchange for their loyalty and military service.
Who was at the top of the feudal system?
The king, who owned all the land and granted fiefs to lords and nobles.
What was the role of a knight in the medieval feudal system?
A knight was a skilled warrior who provided military service and protection to the lord.
What was the role of a lord in the medieval feudal system?
A lord was a noble who owned land and granted fiefs to vassals in exchange for their loyalty and service.
How did the feudal system impact daily life?
It provided structure and protection, but limited social mobility for peasants.
What was the main form of wealth in the medieval feudal system?
Land, specifically in the form of fiefs, was the main form of wealth and power.
What caused the decline of the feudal system?
Factors like the Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, and the rise of centralized monarchies contributed to its decline.
What is the hierarchy in the feudal system?
The hierarchy in the feudal system is as follows: King, Lords/Nobles, Knights, and Peasants/Serfs.
What is feudalism?
Feudalism refers to the social, political, and economic system of medieval Europe based on the exchange of land for loyalty and service.
What is a manor in the medieval feudal system?
A large estate owned by a lord, where the lord and the serfs lived and worked.
How was power distributed in the feudal system?
Power was distributed hierarchically with the king at the top, followed by lords, knights, and peasants.
What obligations did serfs have in the feudal system?
Serfs were obligated to work the land, pay taxes, and provide labor services for the lord.
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What was the main form of wealth in the medieval feudal system?
Land
Money
Gold
Power
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Who was a serf in the medieval feudal system?
King
Knight
Peasant
Noble
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What was the role of a knight in the medieval feudal system?
Landowner
Warrior
King
Merchant
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What was the social status of a vassal in the medieval feudal system?
King
Peasant
Serf
Noble
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What caused the decline of the feudal system?
The Black Death
The Renaissance
The Industrial Revolution
The American Revolution
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Who granted fiefs to vassals in the medieval feudal system?
Knights
Lords
Serfs
Peasants
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What is a fief in the context of the medieval feudal system?
Book
Sword
Piece of land
Crown
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What is the hierarchy in the feudal system?
Peasants, Lords, Kings
Nobles, Knights, Serfs
Kings, Lords, Knights, Serfs
Merchants, Farmers, Artisans
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Where did serfs live in the medieval feudal system?
Castles
Manors
Villages
Cities
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Who was at the top of the feudal system?
Vassals
King
Serfs
Knights
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