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What is Medieval Feudalism? - Definition, Structure & History
1. What ended the system of feudalism?
2. What is the pledge of homage?
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About This Quiz & Worksheet
Feudalism was the dominant social and economic arrangement during the European Middle Ages. This online quiz will test you on some of the characteristics of medieval feudalism. The quiz questions will go over things such as the history of feudalism and important components of a feudalist arrangement.
Quiz & Worksheet Goals
This quiz and worksheet will test you on:
- The definition of feudalism
- Why feudalism ended
- The decentralization of feudal governments
Skills Practiced
- Information recall - make sure you can accurately recall important information on the characteristics and history of feudalism found in the related lesson
- Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define some significant terms such as pledge of homage and oath of fealty
- Reading comprehension - draw on your comprehension of feudalism to articulate the reasons for certain features of feudalism and the reason for feudalism's eventual end
Additional Learning
To learn more about feudalism, review the corresponding lesson called What is Medieval Feudalism? - Definition, Structure & History. This lesson covers the following topics:
- Overview of feudalism
- How feudalism worked
- Problems with the system
- The end of feudalism
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10 in chapter 9 of the course:
- Feudalism: Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire 8:09
- Charlemagne's Holy Roman Empire and the Divine Right to Rule 7:19
- Monasticism from St. Benedict to Cluny 7:47
- Order From Chaos: Establishing Stability through Feudal Ties and Manors 5:26
- The Slow Decline of the Byzantine Empire 5:41
- Carolingian Art: History, Style & Characteristics 6:45
- Carolingian Architecture: Style, Characteristics & Examples 6:26
- History of the Vikings 7:00
- The Technology Behind the Armored Knight 11:56
- What is Medieval Feudalism? - Definition, Structure & History 4:40
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