HASS Feudal System

What was the primary responsibility of the King or Monarch?

Granting land (fiefs) to nobles in return for loyalty and military support.

Who were the Nobles/Lords?

Wealthy landowners who managed large estates on behalf of the king.

What was the main exchange that took place between the King and the Nobles/Lords?

The king granted land in exchange for loyalty and military support.

What was the function of Knights/Vassals?

To provide military service and defend the land.

What was the main difference between Serfs and Peasants?

Serfs were not free and were tied to the land, while peasants were free but still poor.

What was the main reason the King granted land to Nobles and Lords?

In exchange for loyalty and military support.

What was the responsibility of Nobles and Lords besides managing their own estates?

Administering justice, collecting taxes, and providing military protection.

What were the two main categories of knights mentioned in the document?

Secular knights and religious knights.

What was the primary job of peasants and serfs?

Working the land to grow food for everyone.

What key difference separated a serf from a free peasant?

Serfs were not free and were tied to the land, needing the lord's permission to leave.

What did a vassal do in return for receiving a fief (land) from a lord?

Swore an oath of fealty, managed the land, provided food, and recruited men for the army.

According to the document, why was becoming a knight so expensive?

The high cost of owning and training a horse for battle.

Which social group had the least freedom and a very hard life with little chance to improve their status?

Serfs.

Who owned all the land in the kingdom and was considered the highest authority?

The King or Monarch.

What was the primary role of religious knights?

To serve the Church by guarding holy places such as cathedrals and shrines.

What was the primary form of payment a serf gave to their lord?

Rent in crops and taxes.

Who had the responsibility of maintaining control of law, order, and defense in the kingdom?

The King or Monarch.

What does the document state about a serf's ability to leave the land?

A serf was not free and was tied to the land, needing the lord's permission to leave.

What did the document say about a peasant's chances of improving their status?

They had little chance of improving their status.

What did a vassal swear to a lord upon receiving land?

An oath of fealty.

What did a serf need to get from their lord before leaving the land?

The lord's permission.

Who were the wealthy landowners who managed large estates on behalf of the king?

Nobles or Lords.

What did a serf promise their lord in addition to paying rent?

To work for the lord.

What did peasants have, even though they were poor?

The freedom to leave the land and make some choices.