10 Questions
What was the main purpose of feudalism according to the passage?
To help kings maintain control
What did knights promise in return for the land they received from the lords of the manor?
To protect the king and the lord of the manor
What best describes the role of serfs in medieval society?
They had no rights and had to work on the land for knights and lords
Which term is used interchangeably with 'fealty' in the passage?
Loyalty
What differentiated the nobility from the commoners in medieval society?
Rights and privileges
What was the primary role of the nobility during the Middle Ages?
To own land and be considered important
Why were serfs bound to work on their lord's land during the Middle Ages?
Because they were legally obligated and could not leave without permission
In a feudal system, why was it almost impossible for someone to change their social position?
Because obligations were two-way and tied to one's social position
What distinguished the commoners from the nobility during the Middle Ages?
Nobles owned land and were wealthier than commoners
Which statement best describes the social mobility in feudal systems compared to modern society?
Feudal systems had limited social mobility compared to modern society
Learn about how feudalism helped medieval kings maintain control by dividing land into fiefs and giving them to trusted nobles in exchange for their loyalty. Discover more about this system of governance and how it influenced power dynamics during the Middle Ages.
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