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What social hierarchy does feudalism primarily consist of?
What social hierarchy does feudalism primarily consist of?
- Kings, nobles, knights, peasants (correct)
- Clergy, scholars, warriors, traders
- Merchants, artisans, farmers, laborers
- Citizens, artisans, nobles, lords
Which of the following best describes the relationship between lords and vassals in feudalism?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between lords and vassals in feudalism?
- Lords were subservient to vassals in all matters
- Vassals were primarily responsible for taxation without land ownership
- Vassals inherited land from kings directly
- Lords provided protection in exchange for loyalty and service (correct)
What was the primary economic system that supported feudalism?
What was the primary economic system that supported feudalism?
- Agricultural economy (correct)
- Barter system
- Industrial capitalism
- Trade-based economy
In feudalism, what role did serfs typically play?
In feudalism, what role did serfs typically play?
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What was one main consequence of feudalism's decline?
What was one main consequence of feudalism's decline?
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Study Notes
Feudal Society
- A social hierarchy with the King at the top, followed by Lords, Knights, and Peasants (Serfs) at the bottom.
- Lords granted land (fiefs) to vassals (knights) in exchange for military service and loyalty.
- Feudalism was primarily supported by an agricultural economy, where serfs worked the land for their Lords.
- Serfs were bound to the land and obligated to work for their Lords, contributing to the agricultural production system.
- The decline of feudalism led to the rise of new economic and political systems, such as capitalism and nation-states.
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Test your knowledge of feudalism with this quiz that covers its social hierarchy, the relationship between lords and vassals, and the economic systems that supported it. Additionally, explore the roles of serfs and the consequences of feudalism's decline. Ideal for students studying medieval history.
