Feudalism and the Middle Ages

This is a quiz corresponding to the test taken place at PMS. Do not use to plagiarize. 23-24

What is a Guild?

Medieval group, as of merchants or artisans, organized to protect the interests of its members

What is a squire?

A young man of noble birth who as an aspirant to knighthood served a knight. 

What is a Trebuchet?

A medieval engine of war with a sling for hurling missiles.  

What is Feudlism?

Essential system of the Middle Ages. Vassals were protected and maintained by their lords, usually through the granting of fiefs.

What is a monastery?

Where a community of monks live in seclusion under religious vows.

What is a Serf?

a peasant or person of service to a lord, commonly attached to the lord’s land.

What is a Lord?

A person who has authority, control, or power over others; a master, chief, or ruler. 

What is Eurasia?

Europe and Asia combined into 1 continent

What is a Bishop?

a person who supervises a number of local churches or a diocese, a member of the highest order of the ministry. 

What does medieval refer to?

referring to the Middle Ages

What is a Vassel?

A holder of land in return for rendering homage, fealty, and usually military service or its equivalent to a lord

What is a Manor?

An estate or unit, consisting of a lord's land

What is a Fief?

an estate of land, especially one held on condition of feudal service.

What was Chivalry?

the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

What was “The Benedictine Rule“?

Rules written by Saint Benedict for monks living communally under the authority of an abbot

What is Primogeniture?

the right of succession belonging to the firstborn child, especially the feudal rule by which land is passed to the eldest son.

What is a Monk?

a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty and obedience.

What is a Baron?

a person who held lands or property from the sovereign or a powerful overlord.

Who was at the top of the Feudal System?

Kings - Kings would provide grands of land(fiefs) to the noblemen

Who were 2nd from the top of the Feudal System?

Nobles - The Noblemen were Barons and bisops who vowed to -provide the king with soldiers when needed.

Who were 3rd to the top of the Feudal System?

Knights - Knights were given fiefs from noblemen instead of money for their protection and services. Knights would become vassals when they protected a lord in exchange for there land.

Who were at the bottom of the Feudal System?

Peasants (Serfs) - Everything in their possession belonged to the lord of the manor. They were considered bound of the land.

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