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Multiple choice history europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania medieval america and decline of feudalism feudalism

The two traditions which formed the part of the feudal system were ______.

  1. Investiture and land grant

  2. Investiture and homage

  3. Prayer and gift

  4. Service and protection
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Homage was the ceremony where a vassal pledged loyalty, and investiture was the ceremony where the lord granted the land (fief) to the vassal.

Multiple choice history europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania medieval america and decline of feudalism feudalism

Feudalism survived in Europe from _____ century to _____ century.

  1. 9th to 15th

  2. 9th to 12th

  3. 14th to 16th

  4. 11th to 14th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'Feudal' is derived from the Latin word 'Feudalism' which means feudal estate. This is based on the feudary system which means- one who holds lands of an overlord in exchange for services.

In this social system, nobility held lands from the crown in exchange provided their military services, vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles. Peasants were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labour and a share of produce in exchange for protection.
Feudalism survived in Europe from 9th century to 15th century.

Multiple choice history europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania medieval america and decline of feudalism feudalism

Which of these was NOT a similarity between Western European and Japanese feudalism?

  1. Both had a political hierarchy with fewer members at the top and more members at the bottom.

  2. Both allowed for highly-centralized political structures to dominate.

  3. Both were based on a system of mutual obligation among members of different classes.

  4. Both were tied to agriculture.

  5. Both systems had a warrior class.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Both had a political hierarchy with fewer members at the top and more members at the bottom.

Multiple choice history europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania medieval america and decline of feudalism feudalism

Under the feudal system a lot of importance was attached to two traditions, namely __________ and ____________.

  1. Homage; Investiture

  2. Investiture; land grant

  3. Investiture; homage

  4. Service; protection
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Homage and investiture were the two essential ceremonies defining the feudal relationship between a lord and a vassal.