Middle Ages: Feudalism

Learning Objective

I will be able to explain how feudalism began and the social structure of a society during the Middle Ages.

Assignment Instructions

What was the feudal system?

Read the following article and answer the questions in a text box.

The Rise of Feudalism Download The Rise of Feudalism

Serfs and Nobles and Knights.pdf Download Serfs and Nobles and Knights.pdf 

1.  What events lead to the rise of Feudalism in Europe?

2.  Who were God's representatives on earth?

3.  What service did a knight provide in exchange for their land?

4.  What did a noble/lord have to do to receive land?

5.  What are some of the roles that the nobles had?

6.  What role did the peasants/serfs provide in feudalism?

7.  What did serfs receive in exchange for their service?

8.  How did someone become a knight?

9.  What are 2 of the knights codes of chivalry?

Guidelines

Each question is worth 2 points.  You must answer each question in a complete sentence.