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Feudalsim Hierarchy

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What is Feudalism?

an economic, political and social system that developed in Europe during the Middle Ages

What is Feudalism?

Hierarchy in the Middle Ages

The Church

The Pope was the most powerful person and had influence over the kings.

The Church

Monarchy

a ruler of territory and the people living there;

ex. king & queen, prince & princess, duke & duchess

William the Conqueror

Nobles

A powerful land owner or ruler, called a lord; loyalty is pledged this person of higher rank

Nobles

Knights and Vassals

Pledge loyalty to a lord.

Knights = warriors

Vassals = hold land

Knights and Vassals

Merchants, Farmers, Craftsmen

Not the lowest of the low, but not quite at the level of vassals and knights.

Still essential for society.

Peasants and Serfs

Peasants = a person who worked the land of a lord; perhaps as a farmer, rancher, or other chores, in exchange for a place to live, food, and protection

Serfs = a laborer bound to the lord's estate, almost like a slave

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