Feudalism Answers

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In the feudal system, a land grant was called a

A
feud.
B
fief.
C
vassal.
D
manor.
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Read this excerpt from a loyalty oath taken in feudal England.By the Lord before whom this sanctuary is holy, I will to N. be true and faithful, and love all which he loves and shun all which he shuns, according to the laws of God and the order of the world. Nor will I ever with will or action, through word or deed, do anything which is unpleasing to him, on condition that he will hold to me as I shall deserve it, and that he will perform everything as it was in our agreement when I submitted myself to him and chose his will.Which sentence best summarizes the intent of this oath?

A
The vassal promises to worship the lord above God.
B
The vassal promises to serve the lord under all conditions.
C
The vassal promises to be loyal to his lord.
D
The vassal promises to be faithful to God.
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How did the feudal system protect a lord as well as his peasants?

A
The manor had everything needed to live, and was surrounded by those sworn to protect it.
B
A manor was surrounded by high walls and was impossible to invade.
C
The lord became so powerful that invaders dared not approach his manor.
D
Invaders wanted to settle unoccupied farmland and had no interest in attacking manors.
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In a fiefdom, a peasant was expected to work the land and

A
care for the lord’s children.
B
take the lord’s oath of loyalty.
C
oversee the lord’s vassals.
D
maintain the lord’s estate.
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If a group of people pillaged a town, what did they do to the town?

A
They took valuable items from the town.
B
They decided to settle in the town.
C
They destroyed the town by setting fires.
D
They took over leadership of the town.
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The map shows medieval Europe.The Vikings The Magyars and Muslims

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A
The Magyars preferred to invade without settling.
B
The Vikings preferred to invade by land.
C
The Vikings preferred to settle along the coast.
D
The Magyars preferred to invade by land.
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What type of system was a manor system?

A
democratic and economic
B
educational and social
C
justice and democratic
D
economic and social
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Where did knights stand in the social hierarchy of a feudal system?

A
above all nobles but below the king
B
below all nobles and above all peasants
C
below all vassals and above all peasants
D
above all vassals but below the king
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When did feudalism begin?

A
before the period of Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions
B
during the period of Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions
C
shortly after the period of Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions
D
long after the period of Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions
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Under the feudal system, what did peasants give up?

A
safety
B
freedom
C
family
D
land

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