Question 6.

Why did the social organization was centered on the control of land in
Europe?
Answer:

1.There was a lack of any integrated political force.

2.Continuous military conflict was witnessed.
3.Fencing became important in order to protect one’s land.
Question 7.
What features the feudal system had derived from the past?
Answer:
These were-

1.Traditions descended from the Roman empire and

2.Customs observed by Germans.
Question 8.
What was the role of Christianity in the feudal system of society in Europe?
Answer:

1.It was the religion when had survived the collapse of Rome.
2.It was pervaded throughout Europe.
On this basis, a priest (Clergy) was the first order of feudal society in
Europe. Pope was the supreme head of the Catholic Church and Christians
in Europe were guided by Bishops and clergies. The church was the law-
making body and independent from the king.

Question 9.
What is the meaning of feudalism from an economic angle?
Answer:
It was based on the relationship between lords and peasants.

Lords were the nobles with large estates, joined by the whole. Peasants
were owners of smallholdings and they had to cultivate the land owned by
their lords and military protection was given to them in exchange for such
services to the lords.

Question 10.
How can you say that feudalism had covered social and political aspects of
life also?
Answer:
Social aspect-Render services to lords in order to receive military
protection.