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In most feudal societies in Europe the main classes were:
1. The grandees of the Church - bishops and mitred abbots.
2. The aristocracy - dukes, earls (or counts) and barons.
3. The full citizens of towns and cities - fully qualified craftsmen.
4. The serfs - 'tied to the soil'. worked for lords and worked on the land the king provides
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TRUE or FALSE Feudalism concerned the lower classes?
TRUE! Feudalism is a series of complicated lord-and-vassal relationships between nobles, but the living conditions of serfs under the feudal system are hugely important to Western history. The overall squalor of the lives of the serfs (lower classes) contributed to the rapid spread of diseases like the black plague, the eventual re-emergence of major population centers, and the prevalence and importance of the Catholic church.
What was the original purpose of feudalism in China?
Feudalism in China, like Feudalism all over the world, was meant to keep peasants oppressed and nobles powerful. It succeeded for centuries.
What is true of feudalism?
feudalism meant the enslavement of the agrarian workforce for the enrichment of the privileged. Each class had duties and rights.
Where does the word feudalism come from?
The word feudalism comes from the Latin word feodum or fuedum. In the feudalism system, land lords made a fair exchange with the peasants. The lords offered peasants food, a fortification,and protection, as they worked for them.
Why is feudalism important?
Feudalism was the social structure prevalent in Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. It provided security in the absence of sovereign nations.
