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Explore the system of feudalism in medieval times, focusing on the hierarchical structure of monarchs, nobles, knights, and serfs. Learn about their economic, political, and social roles in the feudal society.
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Monarch • The king or queen of the land. • They take power through inheritance (from parent’s death). • Economic: Wealthy; job is to rule kingdom • Political: They make the laws of the land. • NOBLES/LORDS: Own the local lands from the monarch. • Economic: Collect taxes from the local people.
Lords • Political: Protect the serfs and grant the knights land for protecting the people. • KNIGHTS (Vassals): Answer directly to the local lord. • Economic: Given land for offering protection • Political: Will go to war in the name of the monarch to protect the larger kingdom
Knights • Social: Have a code of honor, bravery, and to do what is right. • SERFS/PEASANTS: They are the poorest people. • Economic: They work the lands and do jobs no one else would want. Poor. • Political: They do not have rights, they pay taxes to the local lord, and are given produce, animals, and a place to live on the lord’s land.