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Feudalism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who did the Vikings attack ? | Britain, Ireland, and France |
| Who were the most successful invaders? | Vikings from Scandinavia |
| What did the Vikings want ? | New lands, better climate, and they wanted more loot |
| What was a serf? | A slave owned by the lord |
| What was a fief? | Given land by the lord |
| Why did Feudalism spread across Europe ? | The government could not protect the people, so you lived in a manor that was governed by a lord |
| Who planted, tended and harvested the lords crops ? | The peasants |
| What job did the lady of the manor do ? | Ran the castle and household. She made sure everything was organized |
| What job did the lord of the manor play? | He judged minor crimes and settled agreements |
| Who collected the taxes and was a business manager ? | The bailiff |
| Who repaired buildings and oversaw peasants at work ? | The reeve |
| What was feudalism? | You were given land, and in return you give them your loyalty |