Question

This social system in medieval Europe, formed on the basis of land ownership, is called :

• A. serfdom
• B. feudalism
• C. manorialism
• D. mercantilism

Answer 1

Answer:

B. feudalism

Feudalism of medieval world

• In world history, the period between the 5th and the 15th centuries CE is known as the medieval period.

• Strata of medieval European society

• The king enjoyed the highest status in the society. He was the sole owner of the entire land. He distributed land among the lords. In return, the lords offered military service. The lords in turn gave a part of their land to lesser lords and demanded services from them.

• This social system in medieval Europe, formed on the basis of land ownership, is called 'feudalism'. The word 'Feudalism' was derived from the German word 'feud' meaning 'a piece of land'.

• The farmers stood at the lowest stratum of the feudal society. They were the majority and were compelled to work in fields and houses of the lords.

• The vast areas of land held by the lords were known as 'manor'. Apart from the fields, each manor consisted of meadows, manor house (the residence of the lord), mills, huts of farmers, and a place of worship.