The nature of feudalism (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the core principle of the feudal system?
What was the core principle of the feudal system?
Land ownership for loyalty & service
Who owned all the land in the kingdom under the feudal system?
Who owned all the land in the kingdom under the feudal system?
The king
What did peasants owe to their lords in the feudal hierarchy?
What did peasants owe to their lords in the feudal hierarchy?
Agricultural labour service
What did a vassal do during the paying homage ceremony?
What did a vassal do during the paying homage ceremony?
Knelt & swore oath of loyalty
What could happen to a vassal who broke their oath of homage?
What could happen to a vassal who broke their oath of homage?
Loss of land or death
What was forfeiture in the feudal system?
What was forfeiture in the feudal system?
Lord reclaiming land from vassal
Which was a reason for forfeiture of land?
Which was a reason for forfeiture of land?
Failing to provide military service
How long could knights be required to fight in the king's army each year?
How long could knights be required to fight in the king's army each year?
Up to 2 months
How many days of castle guard duty did knights owe annually?
How many days of castle guard duty did knights owe annually?
40 days
What was scutage in the feudal system?
What was scutage in the feudal system?
Fee paid instead of providing knights
Who performed labour service in the feudal system?
Who performed labour service in the feudal system?
Unfree peasants (serfs/villeins)
What was the difference between week-work and boon-work?
What was the difference between week-work and boon-work?
Regular work vs seasonal intensive work
What was true about peasants' legal status under feudalism?
What was true about peasants' legal status under feudalism?
Not slaves; had legal rights