Feudal hierarchy — structure?
King at top, nobles, vassals, knights, serfs.
Feudalism — definition?
Land exchanged for loyalty and service.
Feudal responsibilities — vassal?
Loyalty and military support for lords.
Vassal — role?
pledges loyalty and military service.
Church's role — influence?
Spiritual authority, political power, and social control.
Fief — purpose?
Land granted to vassals for income.
Lord — function?
Owns estates, grants land, manages protection.
Serf — obligation?
Works land, pays rents, bound to estate.
Chivalry — emphasis?
Loyalty, bravery, protection.
Feudal hierarchy — structure?
King > nobles > vassals > knights > serfs.
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1. What is the feudal hierarchy?
2. What was the primary basis of the feudal hierarchy in medieval Europe?
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