Life and government in England, 1189-1216 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which years did the feudal system dominate English society?
During which years did the feudal system dominate English society?
1189-1216
What determined power and social position in the feudal system?
What determined power and social position in the feudal system?
Land ownership
What percentage of England's land did the king keep as demesne?
What percentage of England's land did the king keep as demesne?
20%
Who were tenants-in-chief primarily composed of?
Who were tenants-in-chief primarily composed of?
Nobles and important clergy
What dual role did barons hold in feudal society?
What dual role did barons hold in feudal society?
Military supporters & political advisers
From whom did under-tenants receive their land?
From whom did under-tenants receive their land?
Tenants-in-chief
What was the defining characteristic of free men?
What was the defining characteristic of free men?
Personal freedom to travel & work
What was the status of most peasants in feudal society?
What was the status of most peasants in feudal society?
Unfree and bound to the land
Which group controlled the largest portion of England's land?
Which group controlled the largest portion of England's land?
Barons, nobles & knights (55%)
What percentage of England's land did the Church control?
What percentage of England's land did the Church control?
25%
What ceremony formalised feudal relationships between lords and vassals?
What ceremony formalised feudal relationships between lords and vassals?
Homage
What did peasants receive from lords in exchange for their labour?
What did peasants receive from lords in exchange for their labour?
Protection, shelter & small land strips