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Nombre del estudiante Asignatura

V2

Fecha

Social Studies

Grado

th

7

Indicador

Destaca la importancia del feudalismo y el cristianismo

Instrucciones

Read the text about Feudalism and complete the activity.

FEUDALISM PYRAMID During the Middle Ages a portion of land called a fief would be granted by the King. This reward would be granted to him by his lord in exchange for his services. The recipient of the fief would be one of his vassals. The fief, or land, was usually granted following a Commendation Ceremony. The commendation ceremony was designed to create a lasting bond between a vassal and his lord. Fealty and homage were a key element of feudalism. The social structure can be easily described through a pyramid:  At the top of the Feudalism Pyramid was the King.  The King claimed ownership of the land.  The King granted the land to important nobles - these nobles then pledged their loyalty by swearing to serve and protect the king.  The king also granted land to the less powerful military men (the knights) who were called vassals.  The vassals also agreed to fight for the king in exchange for their land.  The land was worked by the peasants or serfs. They belonged to the land and could not leave without permission - the bottom of the Feudalism pyramid. According to the previous text complete the Social Pyramid of the Middle Ages using the words from the word bank.

Vassals Knights Pope / Church Serfs Lords Craftsmen King / Monarch Peasants Nobles Merchants Farmers

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