FEUDALISM

The feudal system is the

system of political organization
prevailing in Europe from the
9th to about the 15th centuries
having as its basis the relation
of lord to vassal with all land
held in fee and as chief
characteristics homage, the
service of tenants under arms
THE HIERARCHY OF THE and in court, warship, and
FEUDAL SYSTEM
KINGS-
The king owned all of the land in his
country and decided who he would
lease it to. He only leased it to the
people he trusted. The people he
leased his land to, needed to swear
on oath to remain faithful to his king
so that he would not give the land to
a different king. The people who got
land from the king were called
Barons. Barons were wealthy,
powerful, and had control on his land.

BARONS-
Known as the lord of the manor and
were in control of their land. They
had their own system of justice,
made their own money and had
taxes. They had to serve on the royal
council, pay rent, and give the king a
military. Also had to provide the king
and his court with lodging and food
when they traveled. Very wealthy
and were given land by the kings.

KNIGHTS-
Knights were given land by Barons. This is the
The knights had to provide protection hierarchy of the
and military services for the Barons. feudal system.
They weren’t as rich as the Barons,
but they were still wealthy.

Villeins- Villeins, sometimes known

as serfs, were given land by
Knights. They were not allowed to
leave the Manor and had to ask
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could marry. Villeins were poor.