Understanding Feudalism in the Medieval Period

History
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet explores the social and political structure of feudal society during the Middle Ages. Use your knowledge to answer the following questions.

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Understanding Feudalism in the Medieval Period

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This worksheet explores the social and political structure of feudal society during the Middle Ages. Use your knowledge to answer the following questions.

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1.
Define the term 'feudalism' and explain its significance in medieval Europe.
[4 marks]
2.
Describe the role and responsibilities of a lord within the feudal system.
[3 marks]
3.
Explain the relationship between a knight and a noble during feudal times.
[3 marks]
4.
Identify and describe the main duties of a peasant or serf in a feudal manor.
[3 marks]
5.
Discuss how the feudal system affected the daily life of someone living in a medieval village.
[4 marks]
6.
Draw a diagram illustrating the hierarchical structure of feudal society. Label each level and describe the relationships between them.
[6 marks]
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7.
Explain why feudalism was a useful system for medieval European rulers.
[4 marks]
8.
Identify two ways in which a manor was self-sufficient during the medieval period.
[3 marks]
9.
Describe what a typical medieval castle might look like and its purpose within the feudal system.
[4 marks]
10.
Explain how the system of vassalage worked between a lord and his vassal.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/2/2026
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