Feudalism

Feudalism was an intricate system that tied together loyalty, social classes, resources, land, giving, and getting. Each social class depended on each other and relied on the king to distribute land. The manor supported feudalism because the structure made people depend on one another, similar to feudalism. Farmers provided the feudal arrangement with a base of resources which were constantly replenished by the laborers. Feudalism had interconnected social classes so that people were dependent…

The concepts of feudalism and manorialism are much like mutualism in the animal kingdom. Both species lack something, such as food, defense, or shelter, and both species can obtain what they need by cooperating with each other. Feudalism is based similarly. In a monarchy, for example, what the lord in power may lack is the knowledge that his subjects are loyal to him and would never try to overthrow him or betray his interests. What a lower-class citizen may require is protection, food, land, or…

Feudalism was a unique form of government that unified the people of medieval Europe. The system was based on the feudal pyramid, in which people from different social classes gave and received essential needs for survival. Feudalism was supported by the working force, the farmer serfs. Despite their low social standing, farmer serfs were an essential part of feudalism. Feudalism was a system of government that developed in the Medieval Ages. Feudalism was brought up through chaos. It appeared…

Feudalism has been in effect in medieval times in europe and japan. Feudalism is a social system mainly in medieval Europe where nobles were given the gift of land that is owned by kings or emperors. In return the noble peoples give any kind of military service that the king or emperor requests. How is feudalism in Europe similar or different from feudalism in Japan? Leaders of Japan and Europe were different in such ways that kings for example in europe held power overall. They could also…

Feudalism is a political system. It began during the early stages of the Middle Ages. It came about through attacks of invaders that lasted roughly from 850 to 950 A.D. in Europe. An example of how feudalism worked back in 911 A.D. is that two enemies, Vikings and the king of France, had a peace ceremony. The king of France gave the Vikings a large amount of French land and in return the Vikings had to pledge loyalty to the king. This system was originally based on rights and obligations.…

A Comparison of Japanese and European Feudalism Feudalism is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “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 and in court, wardship, and forfeiture.” Feudalism dictated much of the Medieval era in Europe, but lasted much longer, and more successful, in Japan,…

The Manor System is the economical side of Feudalism. It was based on a set of rights between a lord and his serfs. The Manor System was happening during the time of Feudalism and was a way of earning money and having power. The system was very one sided money wise. Between the lord and the serfs, the lord would benefit the most. The Manor System was a way to compromise all the “lands, buildings, and individuals” that belonged to a lord (Streissguth). The system worked by a lord giving out…

The Development of Powerful Monarchies and a Global Economy in Western Europe The transition of Western Europe from many small, decentralized governments and local economies to centralized monarchies and a global economy was due to several factors over a period of centuries. The decentralized feudal system and local economy of the manorial system began to change during the Crusades. The Crusades opened new trade routes and weakened the feudal system. Merchants established new cities and…

Module 9 Key Terms Feudalism Feudalism refers to a combination of military and legal customs in European medieval and aristocratic knights that flourished between the 9th and 15th century. It explains a set of both military and judicial responsibilities among warriors, revolving around three centers, that is the vassals, lords, and fiefs/land. Feudalism does not only incorporate the seizure of the land or the kings but also concentrates on the sovereignty of the state to exercise the feudal…

something too. Viking raids actually helped feudalism rise in Europe. When Charlemagne died, his empire split into pieces. This is because it was a tradition for Frankish kings to divide equally their land between their male children. So when he died, his sons fought for the lands. The Vikings saw their chance, and took what they wanted. It was for that reason that local nobles had to take over, causing Feudalism to start. Another thing that helped Feudalism rise because of the Vikings, is…