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¿Cuál era el propósito principal de la ceremonia de homenaje en la estructura feudal?
¿Qué era un feudo en el sistema feudal?
¿Cuál era el beneficio principal del sistema feudal?
¿Quién era el dueño de la tierra en el sistema feudal?
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¿Cuál era una de las desventajas del sistema feudal?
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¿Qué era la fealty en el sistema feudal?
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¿Cuál fue el objetivo principal de Cristóbal Colón al buscar una ruta hacia el oeste?
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¿Qué sistema establecieron los colonizadores españoles en América para controlar la mano de obra indígena?
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¿Cuál fue el resultado principal de la colonización española en América?
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¿Qué tecnología fue clave para los exploradores europeos durante la Era de Exploración?
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¿Quiénes conquistaron los imperios azteca y inca?
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Study Notes
Feudalism
Definition
- A social and political system that emerged in Europe during the Middle Ages
- Characterized by a hierarchical structure of obligations and dependencies between lords and vassals
Key Components
- Lord: A noble who owned land and held power
- Vassal: A person who received land and protection from a lord in exchange for loyalty and military service
- Fief: A piece of land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service
How Feudalism Worked
- Homage: A vassal would pledge loyalty and service to a lord, often in a public ceremony.
- Fealty: A vassal would swear to defend their lord and provide military service when needed.
- Aid: A vassal would provide financial support to their lord in times of need.
- Council: A vassal would provide advice and guidance to their lord.
Benefits and Drawbacks
Benefits:
- Provided stability and security in a tumultuous period
- Encouraged loyalty and cooperation between lords and vassals
- Fostered a sense of obligation and responsibility
Drawbacks:
- Created a rigid social hierarchy
- Limited social mobility and opportunities for common people
- Often led to conflict and power struggles between lords and vassals
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Test your knowledge of the feudal system, its key components, and how it worked in medieval Europe. Learn about lords, vassals, and the obligations and dependencies between them.
