Understanding Feudalism in the Middle Ages

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What was the Feudal Contract in feudalism?

  • An agreement where the peasants provided free labor to the lords
  • An agreement where the vassal promised loyalty to the lord and to provide military service or goods from the land (correct)
  • An agreement where the serfs promised military service to the lords
  • An agreement where the knights promised to protect the serfs and peasants

Which statement best describes the relationship between vassals and lords in feudalism?

  • Vassals were required to pay taxes to the peasants working the land
  • Vassals could become lords themselves after receiving land from their lords (correct)
  • Lords were obligated to provide financial support to the vassals
  • Lords worked under vassals' command in battle

What differentiated serfs from peasants in the feudal system?

  • Peasants had more freedom as some owned the land they worked, unlike serfs (correct)
  • Serfs had more rights to change jobs compared to peasants
  • Peasants had to give a larger portion of what they produced to the lord, unlike serfs
  • Serfs were free to leave the land, while peasants were not

What was a key responsibility of the vassals towards their lords?

<p>To protect the people living on the lord's land (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Feudal Contract ensure mutual obligations between vassals and lords?

<p>By having vassals promise loyalty, military service, or goods in exchange for protection from the lord (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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