Question

section 2: feudalism in europe

1. the feudal system was based on a system of for military service.
2. under the feudal system, a noble could be both a and a
3. a was a piece of land granted to a vassal.
4. a knight was expected to provide a certain number of of military service in a year.
5. the lord provided the vassal with a and
6. at the base of the feudal pyramid were the and peasants.
7. a was bound to the land and could not legally leave it.
8. the manor system was the basic arrangement of the middle ages.
9. a was a lords estate.
10. the manor system was self - sufficient, meaning all the goods and services were produced on the
11. peasants had to pay a , which was 10 percent of their income, to the church.
12. the three social groups of the middle ages were those who fight, those who , and those who work.
13. a lord was also known as a
14. serfs had to work on the lords land, care for his animals, and maintain his
15. the manor system made life for the peasants.
16. feudalism created a rigid with little opportunity for change.
17. the lords castle provided for the peasants during times of war.
18. the feudal system emerged as a response to the threat of
19. the two main parts of a feudal manor were the lords and the
20. in return for protection, a serf owed the lord

Explanation:

1. The feudal system was based on a system of land - for - military service. Nobles could be both lords (to vassals below them) and vassals (to lords above them). A fief was land granted to a vassal. Knights owed a certain number of days of military service. Lords provided vassals with land and protection. At the base were serfs and peasants. Serfs were bound to the land. The manor system was the basic economic arrangement, and a manor was a lord's estate. It was self - sufficient with goods and services produced on the manor. Peasants paid a tithe (10% of income) to the Church. The three social groups were those who fight, those who pray, and those who work. A lord was also called a noble. Serfs had various work duties. The manor system made life difficult for peasants. Feudalism created a rigid social hierarchy. The lord's castle provided shelter in war. Feudalism emerged due to the threat of invasions. The two main parts of a manor were the lord's demesne and the peasant holdings. In return for protection, a serf owed the lord labor services.

Answer:

1. land
2. lord; vassal
3. fief
4. days
5. land; protection
6. serfs
7. serf
8. economic
9. manor
10. manor
11. tithe
12. pray
13. noble
14. buildings
15. difficult
16. social hierarchy
17. shelter
18. invasions
19. demesne; peasant holdings
20. labor services